US Bridges

3700 North over Big Lost River

Good

Custer County, Idaho · 1.2 E. Darlington · Structure no. 000000000031726

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

3700 North over Big Lost River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 3700 North over Big Lost River in Custer County, Idaho. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2039. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries3700 North
CrossesBig Lost River
Location1.2 E. Darlington
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.81333, -113.39322
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic75 by 2039
Trucks5%
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 3700 North over Big Lost River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3700 North 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 3700 North over Big Lost River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 3700 North over Big Lost River?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns 3700 North over Big Lost River?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.