US Bridges

SH 75 over Big Wood River

Good

Blaine County, Idaho · 7.8 N. Ketchum · Structure no. 000000000017686

Built
1991
34 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
119 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 75 over Big Wood River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying SH 75 over Big Wood River in Blaine County, Idaho. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2042. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSH 75
CrossesBig Wood River
Location7.8 N. Ketchum
RouteState Highway 75
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.78381, -114.41889
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2023)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 75 over Big Wood River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is SH 75 over Big Wood River 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 2022.

How much traffic does SH 75 over Big Wood River carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH 75 over Big Wood River?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SH 75 over Big Wood River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.