US Bridges

Hunter Ck-Crkd. R. over Bear River

Good

Boise County, Idaho · 3 MI N.W. of Deer Park · Structure no. 040203000001058

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12
2018 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Hunter Ck-Crkd. R. over Bear River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hunter Ck-Crkd. R. over Bear River in Boise County, Idaho. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 12 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18 by 2045. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesHunter Ck-Crkd. R.
CrossesBear River
Location3 MI N.W. of Deer Park
RouteFederal Lands Road 348
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.94609, -115.44704
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (2018)
Projected traffic18 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 Hunter Ck-Crkd. R. over Bear River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hunter Ck-Crkd. R. over Bear 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 2024.

How much traffic does Hunter Ck-Crkd. R. over Bear River carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Hunter Ck-Crkd. R. over Bear River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Hunter Ck-Crkd. R. over Bear River?

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