US Bridges

Dept of Lands Road over Elk Creek

Good

Clearwater County, Idaho · 0.6 N. 0.2 W. Elk River · Structure no. 000000000029087

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
260
2023 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Dept of Lands Road over Elk Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Dept of Lands Road over Elk Creek in Clearwater County, Idaho. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2039. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesDept of Lands Road
CrossesElk Creek
Location0.6 N. 0.2 W. Elk River
RouteState Lands Road 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates46.79172, -116.1735
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2023)
Projected traffic390 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$557,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dept of Lands Road over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dept of Lands Road over Elk 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 2023.

How much traffic does Dept of Lands Road over Elk Creek carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Dept of Lands Road over Elk Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Dept of Lands Road over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.