US Bridges

Adams Gulch Road over Big Wood River

Good

Blaine County, Idaho · 1.7 N. 0.5 W. Ketchum · Structure no. 000000000023696

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
630
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Adams Gulch Road over Big Wood River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Adams Gulch Road over Big Wood River in Blaine County, Idaho. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 630 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 945 by 2042. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesAdams Gulch Road
CrossesBig Wood River
Location1.7 N. 0.5 W. Ketchum
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.70414, -114.37508
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic630 (2023)
Projected traffic945 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 Adams Gulch Road over Big Wood River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Adams Gulch Road 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Adams Gulch Road over Big Wood River carry?

About 630 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Adams Gulch Road over Big Wood River?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Adams Gulch Road over Big Wood River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.