Shafer Creek Road over Shafer Creek
PoorPosted for loadBoise County, Idaho · 3.2S 1.4E Horseshoe Bend · Structure no. 000000000026635
- Built
- 1914
- 111 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shafer Creek Road over Shafer Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Shafer Creek Road over Shafer Creek in Boise County, Idaho. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 years old, older than the Idaho average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shafer Creek Road over Shafer Creek built?
It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.
What condition is Shafer Creek Road over Shafer Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Shafer Creek Road over Shafer Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is Shafer Creek Road over Shafer Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Shafer Creek Road over Shafer Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.