US 20 over Loving Creek
GoodBlaine County, Idaho · 11.6 W. Carey · Structure no. 000000000015095
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2021
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 970
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 20 over Loving Creek is a concrete frame carrying US 20 over Loving Creek in Blaine County, Idaho. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 970 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,455 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 20 over Loving Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 20 over Loving Creek 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 July 2021.
How much traffic does US 20 over Loving Creek carry?
About 970 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 20 over Loving Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 20 over Loving Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.