Wildhorse Road over Wildhorse River
PoorPosted for loadAdams County, Idaho · 9.3 S. 4.7 W. Bear · Structure no. 000000000026565
- Built
- 1908
- 117 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wildhorse Road over Wildhorse River is a steel truss - thru carrying Wildhorse Road over Wildhorse River in Adams County, Idaho. It was built in 1908 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 117 years old, older than the Idaho average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wildhorse Road over Wildhorse River built?
It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is Wildhorse Road over Wildhorse River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Wildhorse Road over Wildhorse River carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.
How long is Wildhorse Road over Wildhorse River?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Wildhorse Road over Wildhorse River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.