US Bridges

2400 North Road over Big Lost River

Good

Butte County, Idaho · 0.9 S. 0.7 W. Arco · Structure no. 000000000031491

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
210
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

2400 North Road over Big Lost River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 2400 North Road over Big Lost River in Butte County, Idaho. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2042. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries2400 North Road
CrossesBig Lost River
Location0.9 S. 0.7 W. Arco
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.62394, -113.31194
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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2023)
Projected traffic315 by 2042
Trucks17%
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 2400 North Road over Big Lost River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2400 North Road 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 2022.

How much traffic does 2400 North Road over Big Lost River carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is 2400 North Road over Big Lost River?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns 2400 North Road over Big Lost River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.