US Bridges

5th South Street over Beaver Creek

Good

Clark County, Idaho · In Dubois · Structure no. 000000000031591

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

5th South Street over Beaver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 5th South Street over Beaver Creek in Clark County, Idaho. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2039. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries5th South Street
CrossesBeaver Creek
LocationIn Dubois
RouteCity Street 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates44.16961, -112.22664
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.2 US tons
Inventory rating70.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2023)
Projected traffic600 by 2039
Trucks10%
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 5th South Street over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5th South Street over Beaver 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 5th South Street over Beaver Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 5th South Street over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 5th South Street over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.