US Bridges

Griffin Loop South over W. Br. Little Wood River

Good

Blaine County, Idaho · 2.9 S. Carey · Structure no. 000000000023688

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Griffin Loop South over W. Br. Little Wood River is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Griffin Loop South over W. Br. Little 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 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 8 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesGriffin Loop South
CrossesW. Br. Little Wood River
Location2.9 S. Carey
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.26567, -113.94247
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8 (2023)
Projected traffic12 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Griffin Loop South over W. Br. Little Wood River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Griffin Loop South over W. Br. Little 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Griffin Loop South over W. Br. Little Wood River carry?

About 8 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Griffin Loop South over W. Br. Little Wood River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Griffin Loop South over W. Br. Little Wood River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.