US 20 over Dry Creek
GoodBlaine County, Idaho · 0.9 W. Carey · Structure no. 000000000015109
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2021
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 54 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 20 over Dry Creek is a steel culvert carrying US 20 over Dry Creek in Blaine County, Idaho. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 163 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 20 over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 20 over Dry 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 May 2021.
How much traffic does US 20 over Dry Creek carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is US 20 over Dry Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 163 ft wide.
Who owns US 20 over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.