US Bridges

SH 75 over Yankee Fk of Salmon Rivr

Poor

Custer County, Idaho · 1.0 E. Sunbeam · Structure no. 000000000017780

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
680
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 75 over Yankee Fk of Salmon Rivr is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying SH 75 over Yankee Fk of Salmon Rivr in Custer County, Idaho. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 4 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 680 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,020 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSH 75
CrossesYankee Fk of Salmon Rivr
Location1.0 E. Sunbeam
RouteState Highway 75
StateIdaho
Coordinates44.27034, -114.73416
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic680 (2023)
Projected traffic1,020 by 2042
Trucks15%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 75 over Yankee Fk of Salmon Rivr built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 75 over Yankee Fk of Salmon Rivr 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SH 75 over Yankee Fk of Salmon Rivr carry?

About 680 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SH 75 over Yankee Fk of Salmon Rivr?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SH 75 over Yankee Fk of Salmon Rivr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.