US Bridges

Stc 6862;MAIN ST over Beaver Creek

Fair

Clark County, Idaho · In Dubois;main ST · Structure no. 000000000021165

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
760
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stc 6862;MAIN ST over Beaver Creek is a concrete frame carrying Stc 6862;MAIN ST over Beaver Creek in Clark County, Idaho. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older 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 5 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 760 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,140 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesStc 6862;MAIN ST
CrossesBeaver Creek
LocationIn Dubois;main ST
RouteCounty Highway 6862
CountyClark County
StateIdaho
Coordinates44.17622, -112.22894
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic760 (2023)
Projected traffic1,140 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Stc 6862;MAIN ST over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stc 6862;MAIN ST over Beaver 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Stc 6862;MAIN ST over Beaver Creek carry?

About 760 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Stc 6862;MAIN ST over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Stc 6862;MAIN ST over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.