Dowton Lane over Pahsimeroi River
GoodCuster County, Idaho · 5.0 S 3.4 E Ellis · Structure no. 000000000031811
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 81 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dowton Lane over Pahsimeroi River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dowton Lane over Pahsimeroi River in Custer County, Idaho. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 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 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dowton Lane over Pahsimeroi River built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dowton Lane over Pahsimeroi 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 2022.
How much traffic does Dowton Lane over Pahsimeroi River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Dowton Lane over Pahsimeroi River?
The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Dowton Lane over Pahsimeroi River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.