US Bridges

Old Mill Road over Hangman Creek

FairPosted for load

Benewah County, Idaho · 1.4 N. 1.7 W. Tensed · Structure no. 000000000030005

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Mill Road over Hangman Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Old Mill Road over Hangman Creek in Benewah County, Idaho. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesOld Mill Road
CrossesHangman Creek
Location1.4 N. 1.7 W. Tensed
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates47.18003, -116.95978
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic45 by 2042
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$602,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Mill Road over Hangman Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Mill Road over Hangman Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Old Mill Road over Hangman Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is Old Mill Road over Hangman Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Old Mill Road over Hangman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.