Ruby Creek RD over Ruby CREEK(#4)
PoorBoundary County, Idaho · 3.3 N. 0.8 W. Naples · Structure no. 000000000030345
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ruby Creek RD over Ruby CREEK(#4) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ruby Creek RD over Ruby CREEK(#4) in Boundary County, Idaho. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 55 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Ruby Creek RD over Ruby CREEK(#4) built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Ruby Creek RD over Ruby CREEK(#4) 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Ruby Creek RD over Ruby CREEK(#4) carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.
How long is Ruby Creek RD over Ruby CREEK(#4)?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Ruby Creek RD over Ruby CREEK(#4)?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.