US Bridges

Wolf LN;900 West over Camas Creek

Fair

Camas County, Idaho · 0.2 S. 4.2 E. Hill City · Structure no. 000000000023885

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
160 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wolf LN;900 West over Camas Creek is a steel culvert carrying Wolf LN;900 West over Camas Creek in Camas County, Idaho. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWolf LN;900 West
CrossesCamas Creek
Location0.2 S. 4.2 E. Hill City
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.29722, -114.96861
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic45 by 2042
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Wolf LN;900 West over Camas Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wolf LN;900 West over Camas Creek 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does Wolf LN;900 West over Camas Creek carry?

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

How long is Wolf LN;900 West over Camas Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Wolf LN;900 West over Camas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.