US Bridges

SH 60 over Little Hangman Crk

Good

Benewah County, Idaho · 1.2 E. 1.0 N. Tekoa · Structure no. 000000000014911

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
360
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 60 over Little Hangman Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 60 over Little Hangman Crk in Benewah County, Idaho. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 360 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 60
CrossesLittle Hangman Crk
Location1.2 E. 1.0 N. Tekoa
RouteState Highway 60
CountyBenewah County
StateIdaho
Coordinates47.23944, -117.03783
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2023)
Projected traffic540 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 60 over Little Hangman Crk built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 60 over Little Hangman Crk 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does SH 60 over Little Hangman Crk carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 60 over Little Hangman Crk?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 60 over Little Hangman Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.