Cove Creek Road over E.Fk.Big Wood River
FairBlaine County, Idaho · 2.3 E. Triumph · Structure no. 000000000023680
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cove Creek Road over E.Fk.Big Wood River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cove Creek Road over E.Fk.Big Wood River in Blaine County, Idaho. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 6 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cove Creek Road over E.Fk.Big Wood River built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cove Creek Road over E.Fk.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 2024.
How much traffic does Cove Creek Road over E.Fk.Big Wood River carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.
How long is Cove Creek Road over E.Fk.Big Wood River?
The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Cove Creek Road over E.Fk.Big Wood River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.