US Bridges

Hunter Ck-Crkd. R. over Crooked River

Fair

Boise County, Idaho · 6.8 MI Nnw of Deer Park · Structure no. 040203000001172

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12
2018 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Hunter Ck-Crkd. R. over Crooked River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hunter Ck-Crkd. R. over Crooked River 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 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesHunter Ck-Crkd. R.
CrossesCrooked River
Location6.8 MI Nnw of Deer Park
RouteFederal Lands Road 348
CountyBoise County
StateIdaho
Coordinates44.00087, -115.46894
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 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 Crooked River built?

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

What condition is Hunter Ck-Crkd. R. over Crooked River 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 Crooked River carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (2018 count).

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

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

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

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