Austin Road over Fish Creek
FairBlaine County, Idaho · 3.3 N. 4.6 E. Carey · Structure no. 000000000023731
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Austin Road over Fish Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Austin Road over Fish Creek in Blaine County, Idaho. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Austin Road over Fish Creek built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is Austin Road over Fish Creek 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 Austin Road over Fish Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.
How long is Austin Road over Fish Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Austin Road over Fish Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.