US Bridges

Grimes Pass Road over Grimes Creek

Good

Boise County, Idaho · 4.9S. 5.5E. Garden Valley · Structure no. 000000000026706

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grimes Pass Road over Grimes Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grimes Pass Road over Grimes Creek in Boise County, Idaho. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGrimes Pass Road
CrossesGrimes Creek
Location4.9S. 5.5E. Garden Valley
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates44.02053, -115.84192
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2023)
Projected traffic30 by 2042
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$423,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grimes Pass Road over Grimes Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grimes Pass Road over Grimes 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does Grimes Pass Road over Grimes Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is Grimes Pass Road over Grimes Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Grimes Pass Road over Grimes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.