US Bridges

3800 North RD over Big Lost River

Good

Custer County, Idaho · 1.0 N. Darlington · Structure no. 000000000031721

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

3800 North RD over Big Lost River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 3800 North RD over Big Lost River in Custer County, Idaho. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries3800 North RD
CrossesBig Lost River
Location1.0 N. Darlington
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.82814, -113.41264
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic45 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 3800 North RD over Big Lost River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3800 North RD over Big Lost River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does 3800 North RD over Big Lost River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 3800 North RD over Big Lost River?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns 3800 North RD over Big Lost River?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.