US Bridges

Knighton LN;3350 N over Big Lost River

Good

Butte County, Idaho · 2.3 N 0.5 E Moore · Structure no. 000000000031486

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
127 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Knighton LN;3350 N over Big Lost River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Knighton LN;3350 N over Big Lost River in Butte County, Idaho. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Idaho average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2042. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKnighton LN;3350 N
CrossesBig Lost River
Location2.3 N 0.5 E Moore
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.76883, -113.35653
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2023)
Projected traffic120 by 2042
Trucks14%
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 Knighton LN;3350 N over Big Lost River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Knighton LN;3350 N over Big Lost River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2021.

How much traffic does Knighton LN;3350 N over Big Lost River carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Knighton LN;3350 N over Big Lost River?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Knighton LN;3350 N over Big Lost River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.