US Bridges

Hunter Ck-Crkd. R. over Bear Creek

Fair

Boise County, Idaho · 3.8 MI N.W. of Deer Park · Structure no. 040203000001059

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12
1991 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Hunter Ck-Crkd. R. over Bear Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hunter Ck-Crkd. R. over Bear Creek in Boise County, Idaho. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Idaho average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 12 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesHunter Ck-Crkd. R.
CrossesBear Creek
Location3.8 MI N.W. of Deer Park
RouteFederal Lands Road 348
CountyBoise County
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.94944, -115.46433
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (1991)
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 Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hunter Ck-Crkd. R. over Bear Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

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

About 12 vehicles per day (1991 count).

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

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

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

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