Stc 5804;WESTSIDE over Myrtle Creek
PoorBoundary County, Idaho · 0.8N. 4.8W. Bonners Ferry · Structure no. 000000000020695
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Stc 5804;WESTSIDE over Myrtle Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stc 5804;WESTSIDE over Myrtle Creek in Boundary County, Idaho. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Idaho average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Stc 5804;WESTSIDE over Myrtle Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Stc 5804;WESTSIDE over Myrtle Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Stc 5804;WESTSIDE over Myrtle Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Stc 5804;WESTSIDE over Myrtle Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Stc 5804;WESTSIDE over Myrtle Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.