US Bridges

Hi 5 Canyon Road over Little Wood River

FairPosted for load

Blaine County, Idaho · 2.2 N. 10.2 E. Bellevue · Structure no. 000000000023745

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hi 5 Canyon Road over Little Wood River is a steel truss - thru carrying Hi 5 Canyon Road over Little Wood River in Blaine County, Idaho. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 39 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesHi 5 Canyon Road
CrossesLittle Wood River
Location2.2 N. 10.2 E. Bellevue
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.49717, -114.05825
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic45 by 2042
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$610,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hi 5 Canyon Road over Little Wood River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Hi 5 Canyon Road over Little 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 2023.

How much traffic does Hi 5 Canyon Road over Little Wood River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is Hi 5 Canyon Road over Little Wood River?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Hi 5 Canyon Road over Little Wood River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.