US 93 over Silver Creek
FairBlaine County, Idaho · 6.6 S. Carey · Structure no. 000000000013165
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 910
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 93 over Silver Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 93 over Silver Creek in Blaine 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.
It carries about 910 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,365 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 93 over Silver Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 93 over Silver 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does US 93 over Silver Creek carry?
About 910 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is US 93 over Silver Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns US 93 over Silver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.