US Bridges

3000N over E.Branch Big Lost River

Fair

Butte County, Idaho · 1.6 S. 0.6 E. Moore · Structure no. 000000000031456

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

3000N over E.Branch Big Lost River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 3000N over E.Branch Big Lost River in Butte County, Idaho. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries3000N
CrossesE.Branch Big Lost River
Location1.6 S. 0.6 E. Moore
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.71081, -113.35347
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic75 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 3000N over E.Branch Big Lost River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3000N over E.Branch 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 2024.

How much traffic does 3000N over E.Branch Big Lost River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is 3000N over E.Branch Big Lost River?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 3000N over E.Branch Big Lost River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.