Sawmill Canyon RD over Little Lost River
FairCuster County, Idaho · 40.5 Mi. Nnw of Howe Id · Structure no. 040604000001118
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 1994 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Sawmill Canyon RD over Little Lost River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sawmill Canyon RD over Little Lost River in Custer County, Idaho. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 68 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 5 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2015. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sawmill Canyon RD over Little Lost River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Sawmill Canyon RD over Little Lost River 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 2024.
How much traffic does Sawmill Canyon RD over Little Lost River carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (1994 count).
How long is Sawmill Canyon RD over Little Lost River?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Sawmill Canyon RD over Little Lost River?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.