Swamp Road over Camas Creek
PoorPosted for loadCamas County, Idaho · 1.5 S. 0.3 E. Hill City · Structure no. 000000000023865
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 41 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Swamp Road over Camas Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Swamp Road over Camas Creek in Camas County, Idaho. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Swamp Road over Camas Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Swamp 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Swamp Road over Camas Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.
How long is Swamp Road over Camas Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Swamp Road over Camas Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.