US Bridges

US 93 over Salmon River;challis Br.

Good

Custer County, Idaho · 2.6 S. Challis · Structure no. 000000000018031

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
306 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 93 over Salmon River;challis Br. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 93 over Salmon River;challis Br. in Custer County, Idaho. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2042. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS 93
CrossesSalmon River;challis Br.
Location2.6 S. Challis
RouteU.S. Route 93
StateIdaho
Coordinates44.47136, -114.20406
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length306 ft (93.3 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2023)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 93 over Salmon River;challis Br. built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 93 over Salmon River;challis Br. 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 93 over Salmon River;challis Br. carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 93 over Salmon River;challis Br.?

The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 93 over Salmon River;challis Br.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.