Houston RD over Big Lost River
GoodCuster County, Idaho · 0.5 S. Leslie · Structure no. 000000000031776
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Local
- Other Local Agency
About this bridge
Houston RD over Big Lost River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Houston RD over Big Lost River in Custer County, Idaho. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2039. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Houston RD over Big Lost River built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Houston 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Houston RD over Big Lost River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Houston RD over Big Lost River?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Houston RD over Big Lost River?
It is owned by the Other Local Agency.