US Bridges

Deer Creek Road over Big Wood River;deer Cr.

Good

Blaine County, Idaho · 2.0 N. 1.0 W. Hailey · Structure no. 000000000023715

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
114 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deer Creek Road over Big Wood River;deer Cr. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Deer Creek Road over Big Wood River;deer Cr. in Blaine County, Idaho. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2039. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesDeer Creek Road
CrossesBig Wood River;deer Cr.
Location2.0 N. 1.0 W. Hailey
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.55689, -114.34278
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic45 by 2039
Trucks33%
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 Deer Creek Road over Big Wood River;deer Cr. built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deer Creek Road over Big Wood River;deer Cr. 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 Deer Creek Road over Big Wood River;deer Cr. carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is Deer Creek Road over Big Wood River;deer Cr.?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Deer Creek Road over Big Wood River;deer Cr.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.