Avelene Ck. Road over Grimes Creek
PoorPosted for loadBoise County, Idaho · 9 MI SW of Idaho City · Structure no. 040203000001046
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 1992 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Avelene Ck. Road over Grimes Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Avelene Ck. Road over Grimes Creek in Boise County, Idaho. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 2045. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Avelene Ck. Road over Grimes Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is Avelene Ck. Road over Grimes 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Avelene Ck. Road over Grimes Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (1992 count).
How long is Avelene Ck. Road over Grimes Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Avelene Ck. Road over Grimes Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.