US Bridges

Tincup JCT Road over Tincup Creek;freedom Br

Fair

Caribou County, Idaho · 1.0 N 1.0 W. Freedom Wy · Structure no. 000000000023201

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2021
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
95
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tincup JCT Road over Tincup Creek;freedom Br is a concrete frame carrying Tincup JCT Road over Tincup Creek;freedom Br in Caribou County, Idaho. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 95 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 143 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTincup JCT Road
CrossesTincup Creek;freedom Br
Location1.0 N 1.0 W. Freedom Wy
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCaribou County
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.99833, -111.06389
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating94 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2023)
Projected traffic143 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Tincup JCT Road over Tincup Creek;freedom Br built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tincup JCT Road over Tincup Creek;freedom Br 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does Tincup JCT Road over Tincup Creek;freedom Br carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Tincup JCT Road over Tincup Creek;freedom Br?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Tincup JCT Road over Tincup Creek;freedom Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.