Pole Creek Road over Salmon River
GoodPosted for loadBlaine County, Idaho · 0.1S 0.2E Sawtooth City · Structure no. 000000000023760
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pole Creek Road over Salmon River is a wood or timber slab carrying Pole Creek Road over Salmon River in Blaine County, Idaho. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pole Creek Road over Salmon River built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pole Creek Road over Salmon 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 Pole Creek Road over Salmon River carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is Pole Creek Road over Salmon River?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Pole Creek Road over Salmon River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.