US Bridges

Wilderness Road over Deep Creek;shilo Bridge

FairPosted for load

Boundary County, Idaho · 1.2 S. Naples · Structure no. 000000000030300

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilderness Road over Deep Creek;shilo Bridge is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wilderness Road over Deep Creek;shilo Bridge in Boundary County, Idaho. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesWilderness Road
CrossesDeep Creek;shilo Bridge
Location1.2 S. Naples
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates48.55431, -116.3958
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic45 by 2042
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$429,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wilderness Road over Deep Creek;shilo Bridge built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilderness Road over Deep Creek;shilo Bridge 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Wilderness Road over Deep Creek;shilo Bridge carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is Wilderness Road over Deep Creek;shilo Bridge?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Wilderness Road over Deep Creek;shilo Bridge?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.