US Bridges

Trapper Ck. Road over North Fork Boise River

Good

Boise County, Idaho · 2.5 MI SW of Deer Park · Structure no. 040203000001057

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
1990 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Trapper Ck. Road over North Fork Boise River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Trapper Ck. Road over North Fork Boise River in Boise County, Idaho. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2045. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesTrapper Ck. Road
CrossesNorth Fork Boise River
Location2.5 MI SW of Deer Park
RouteFederal Lands Road 345
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.90125, -115.44888
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating13.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (25.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (1990)
Projected traffic15 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Trapper Ck. Road over North Fork Boise River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Trapper Ck. Road over North Fork Boise 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 2023.

How much traffic does Trapper Ck. Road over North Fork Boise River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (1990 count).

How long is Trapper Ck. Road over North Fork Boise River?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Trapper Ck. Road over North Fork Boise River?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.