US Bridges

200 South Road over Camas Creek

PoorPosted for load

Camas County, Idaho · 1.9 S. 6.8 E. Fairfield · Structure no. 000000000023800

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
117 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

200 South Road over Camas Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying 200 South Road over Camas Creek in Camas County, Idaho. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 105 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2042. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Carries200 South Road
CrossesCamas Creek
Location1.9 S. 6.8 E. Fairfield
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.31408, -114.65736
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 10
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic45 by 2042
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$1 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 200 South Road over Camas Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is 200 South Road over Camas 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 200 South Road over Camas Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is 200 South Road over Camas Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 200 South Road over Camas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.