US Bridges

Johnson Ck - 50038 over Johnson CR

Fair

Adams County, Idaho · No Data Entered · Structure no. 041201000001181

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Johnson Ck - 50038 over Johnson CR is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Johnson Ck - 50038 over Johnson CR in Adams County, Idaho. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Idaho average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

CarriesJohnson Ck - 50038
CrossesJohnson CR
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road 50038
StateIdaho
Coordinates44.75777, -116.61502
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Johnson Ck - 50038 over Johnson CR built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Johnson Ck - 50038 over Johnson CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Johnson Ck - 50038 over Johnson CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Johnson Ck - 50038 over Johnson CR?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Johnson Ck - 50038 over Johnson CR?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.