US Bridges

Hulen Meadows Road over Big Wood River

Fair

Blaine County, Idaho · 2.7 N. 0.7 W. Ketchum · Structure no. 000000000023660

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hulen Meadows Road over Big Wood River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Hulen Meadows Road over Big Wood River in Blaine County, Idaho. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2039. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesHulen Meadows Road
CrossesBig Wood River
Location2.7 N. 0.7 W. Ketchum
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBlaine County
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.71831, -114.37914
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic150 by 2039
Trucks10%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Hulen Meadows Road over Big Wood River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hulen Meadows Road over Big Wood River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Hulen Meadows Road over Big Wood River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Hulen Meadows Road over Big Wood River?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Hulen Meadows Road over Big Wood River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.