Squaw Creek RD over Squaw Creek
PoorCuster County, Idaho · 2.9 W. Clayton · Structure no. 000000000031705
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Squaw Creek RD over Squaw Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Squaw Creek RD over Squaw Creek in Custer County, Idaho. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Squaw Creek RD over Squaw Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Squaw Creek RD over Squaw 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Squaw Creek RD over Squaw Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Squaw Creek RD over Squaw Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Squaw Creek RD over Squaw Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.