Beaver-Loon Road over Nelson Creek
FairCuster County, Idaho · 19 Miles North of Sunbeam · Structure no. 040603000001161
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 1994 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Beaver-Loon Road over Nelson Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beaver-Loon Road over Nelson Creek in Custer County, Idaho. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 58 years old, older than the Idaho average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2015. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 94.4 mi (152 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Beaver-Loon Road over Nelson Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Beaver-Loon Road over Nelson Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Beaver-Loon Road over Nelson Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (1994 count).
How long is Beaver-Loon Road over Nelson Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Beaver-Loon Road over Nelson Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.