US Bridges

Hunter Hill Road over Bear River;e.Dingle Br

Fair

Bear Lake County, Idaho · 0.6 N. 1.0 E. Dingle · Structure no. 000000000022220

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hunter Hill Road over Bear River;e.Dingle Br is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hunter Hill Road over Bear River;e.Dingle Br in Bear Lake County, Idaho. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2042. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHunter Hill Road
CrossesBear River;e.Dingle Br
Location0.6 N. 1.0 E. Dingle
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBear Lake County
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.22916, -111.24655
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2023)
Projected traffic210 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hunter Hill Road over Bear River;e.Dingle Br built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hunter Hill Road over Bear River;e.Dingle Br 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Hunter Hill Road over Bear River;e.Dingle Br carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Hunter Hill Road over Bear River;e.Dingle Br?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Hunter Hill Road over Bear River;e.Dingle Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.