US Bridges

Cemetary RD over Bear Creek

Poor

Adams County, Idaho · 20.0 N. 11.6 W. Council · Structure no. 000000000026617

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cemetary RD over Bear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cemetary RD over Bear Creek in Adams County, Idaho. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 42 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8 by 2039. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCemetary RD
CrossesBear Creek
Location20.0 N. 11.6 W. Council
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAdams County
StateIdaho
Coordinates45.01994, -116.67383
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2023)
Projected traffic8 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$402,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cemetary RD over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Cemetary RD over Bear Creek 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 Cemetary RD over Bear Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Cemetary RD over Bear Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Cemetary RD over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.