US Bridges

US 93 over Big Lost River

Fair

Butte County, Idaho · 1 W. Arco · Structure no. 000000000013195

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 93 over Big Lost River is a concrete tee beam carrying US 93 over Big Lost River in Butte 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 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,450 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesUS 93
CrossesBig Lost River
Location1 W. Arco
RouteU.S. Route 93
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.61539, -113.31011
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2023)
Projected traffic3,450 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$732,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 93 over Big Lost River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 93 over Big Lost 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 93 over Big Lost River carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 93 over Big Lost River?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 93 over Big Lost River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.