US Bridges

SH 34 over Tincup Creek

Good

Caribou County, Idaho · 10.85 E. Wayan · Structure no. 000000000014059

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
770
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 34 over Tincup Creek is a concrete frame carrying SH 34 over Tincup Creek in Caribou County, Idaho. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 770 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,155 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 148 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.2 mi (92 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 34
CrossesTincup Creek
Location10.85 E. Wayan
RouteState Highway 34
CountyCaribou County
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.98647, -111.16697
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating63.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width148 ft (45.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic770 (2023)
Projected traffic1,155 by 2042
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed57.2 mi (92 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 34 over Tincup Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 34 over Tincup 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SH 34 over Tincup Creek carry?

About 770 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is SH 34 over Tincup Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 148 ft wide.

Who owns SH 34 over Tincup Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.