US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 11 over Little Hangman Creek

Poor

Benewah County, Idaho · 2.4 KM South of Agency · Structure no. 00000000000P507

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 11 over Little Hangman Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 11 over Little Hangman Creek in Benewah County, Idaho. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 11
CrossesLittle Hangman Creek
Location2.4 KM South of Agency
RouteFederal Lands Road 11
StateIdaho
Coordinates47.28641, -116.95916
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2023)
Projected traffic700 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Maintained byBureau of Indian Affairs
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$36,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR BIA RTE 11 over Little Hangman Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 11 over Little Hangman 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 11 over Little Hangman Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 11 over Little Hangman Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 11 over Little Hangman Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.