SH 78 over Bennett Creek
GoodElmore County, Idaho · 3.0 W. Hammett · Structure no. 000000000015306
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 78 over Bennett Creek is a concrete frame carrying SH 78 over Bennett Creek in Elmore County, Idaho. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 78 over Bennett Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 78 over Bennett Creek 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does SH 78 over Bennett Creek carry?
About 1,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is SH 78 over Bennett Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns SH 78 over Bennett Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.