Carle Street over Orofino Creek
FairPosted for loadClearwater County, Idaho · In Pierce; Carle ST · Structure no. 000000000029070
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 190
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Carle Street over Orofino Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carle Street over Orofino Creek in Clearwater County, Idaho. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 190 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 285 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Carle Street over Orofino Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Carle Street over Orofino 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Carle Street over Orofino Creek carry?
About 190 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Carle Street over Orofino Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Carle Street over Orofino Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.