US Bridges

Stc 4786;JOHNSON over Orofino Creek

GoodPosted for load

Clearwater County, Idaho · In Orofino;johnson Ave. · Structure no. 000000000028990

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stc 4786;JOHNSON over Orofino Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Stc 4786;JOHNSON over Orofino Creek in Clearwater County, Idaho. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesStc 4786;JOHNSON
CrossesOrofino Creek
LocationIn Orofino;johnson Ave.
RouteCity Street 4786
StateIdaho
Coordinates46.47721, -116.25245
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2023)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 4786;JOHNSON over Orofino Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stc 4786;JOHNSON over Orofino 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Stc 4786;JOHNSON over Orofino Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Stc 4786;JOHNSON over Orofino Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Stc 4786;JOHNSON over Orofino Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.