US Bridges

Wapiti Road over South Fork Payette River

Good

Boise County, Idaho · Wapiti CR Summer Home · Structure no. 040205000001181

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2018 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Wapiti Road over South Fork Payette River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wapiti Road over South Fork Payette River in Boise County, Idaho. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37 by 2045. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesWapiti Road
CrossesSouth Fork Payette River
LocationWapiti CR Summer Home
RouteFederal Lands Road 524F
StateIdaho
Coordinates44.16214, -115.18885
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2018)
Projected traffic37 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 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 Wapiti Road over South Fork Payette River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wapiti Road over South Fork Payette 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Wapiti Road over South Fork Payette River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Wapiti Road over South Fork Payette River?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Wapiti Road over South Fork Payette River?

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