Charlie Creek RD over Santa Creek
PoorPosted for loadBenewah County, Idaho · 0.2 E. Emida · Structure no. 000000000030090
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Charlie Creek RD over Santa Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Charlie Creek RD over Santa Creek in Benewah County, Idaho. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Charlie Creek RD over Santa Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Charlie Creek RD over Santa 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Charlie Creek RD over Santa Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Charlie Creek RD over Santa Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Charlie Creek RD over Santa Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.