Main Street South over Jim Ford Creek
PoorClearwater County, Idaho · In Weippe;main St. South · Structure no. 000000000029050
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 52 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Main Street South over Jim Ford Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main Street South over Jim Ford Creek in Clearwater County, Idaho. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Idaho average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2039. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 24 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Main Street South over Jim Ford Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Main Street South over Jim Ford Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Main Street South over Jim Ford Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Main Street South over Jim Ford Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Main Street South over Jim Ford Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.