US Bridges

W Antelope;fr 137 over Antelope Creek

Good

Butte County, Idaho · 1.0 N. 19.5 W. Arco · Structure no. 000000000031549

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Antelope;fr 137 over Antelope Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Antelope;fr 137 over Antelope Creek in Butte County, Idaho. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesW Antelope;fr 137
CrossesAntelope Creek
Location1.0 N. 19.5 W. Arco
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.65278, -113.69033
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2023)
Projected traffic15 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$277,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Antelope;fr 137 over Antelope Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Antelope;fr 137 over Antelope Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does W Antelope;fr 137 over Antelope Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is W Antelope;fr 137 over Antelope Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns W Antelope;fr 137 over Antelope Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.