US Bridges

3120 N over Big Lost River

Fair

Butte County, Idaho · 0.4 S. 0.3 E. Moore · Structure no. 000000000031495

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

3120 N over Big Lost River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 3120 N over Big Lost River in Butte County, Idaho. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 46 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries3120 N
CrossesBig Lost River
Location0.4 S. 0.3 E. Moore
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.72914, -113.35964
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2023)
Projected traffic30 by 2042
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 3120 N over Big Lost River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is 3120 N 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 3120 N over Big Lost River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is 3120 N over Big Lost River?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 3120 N over Big Lost River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.