US Bridges

Nounan Road over Bear R;w.Georgetown Br

Fair

Bear Lake County, Idaho · 1.4 S. 0.8 W. Georgetown · Structure no. 000000000022245

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
134 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nounan Road over Bear R;w.Georgetown Br is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nounan Road over Bear R;w.Georgetown Br in Bear Lake County, Idaho. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 5 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 405 by 2042. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesNounan Road
CrossesBear R;w.Georgetown Br
Location1.4 S. 0.8 W. Georgetown
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBear Lake County
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.45561, -111.38733
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2023)
Projected traffic405 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Nounan Road over Bear R;w.Georgetown Br built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nounan Road over Bear R;w.Georgetown 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Nounan Road over Bear R;w.Georgetown Br carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Nounan Road over Bear R;w.Georgetown Br?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nounan Road over Bear R;w.Georgetown Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.