US Bridges

Jensen Lane over West Camas Creek

Fair

Clark County, Idaho · 3.8 S. 0.5 W. Kilgore · Structure no. 000000000031601

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jensen Lane over West Camas Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jensen Lane over West Camas Creek in Clark County, Idaho. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2039. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesJensen Lane
CrossesWest Camas Creek
Location3.8 S. 0.5 W. Kilgore
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClark County
StateIdaho
Coordinates44.34608, -111.90397
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2023)
Projected traffic15 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$603,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jensen Lane over West Camas Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jensen Lane over West 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Jensen Lane over West Camas Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Jensen Lane over West Camas Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Jensen Lane over West Camas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.