US Bridges

Muldoon Canyon RD over Muldoon Creek

Good

Blaine County, Idaho · 21 NE of Carey · Structure no. 000000000023788

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
160
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Muldoon Canyon RD over Muldoon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Muldoon Canyon RD over Muldoon Creek in Blaine County, Idaho. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesMuldoon Canyon RD
CrossesMuldoon Creek
Location21 NE of Carey
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.56883, -113.91467
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2023)
Projected traffic240 by 2042
Trucks23%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Muldoon Canyon RD over Muldoon Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Muldoon Canyon RD over Muldoon Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Muldoon Canyon RD over Muldoon Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Muldoon Canyon RD over Muldoon Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Muldoon Canyon RD over Muldoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.