US Bridges

Little Weiser over Little Weiser River

Good

Adams County, Idaho · Little Weiser Bridge · Structure no. 041201000003102

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Little Weiser over Little Weiser River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Little Weiser over Little Weiser River in Adams County, Idaho. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Idaho average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2045. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

CarriesLittle Weiser
CrossesLittle Weiser River
LocationLittle Weiser Bridge
RouteFederal Lands Road 50206
StateIdaho
Coordinates44.52731, -116.24338
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (—)
Projected traffic45 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 Little Weiser over Little Weiser River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little Weiser over Little Weiser River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Little Weiser over Little Weiser River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Little Weiser over Little Weiser River?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Little Weiser over Little Weiser River?

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