SH 46 over Minear Creek
PoorCamas County, Idaho · 28.9 N. Gooding · Structure no. 000000000014400
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 630
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 46 over Minear Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 46 over Minear Creek in Camas County, Idaho. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Idaho average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 630 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 945 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 46 over Minear Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 46 over Minear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does SH 46 over Minear Creek carry?
About 630 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is SH 46 over Minear Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SH 46 over Minear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.