Morrow Reservoir R over Little Canyon Creek
PoorPosted for loadElmore County, Idaho · 1.9N 0.4W Glenns Ferry · Structure no. 000000000027800
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 170
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Local
- Other Local Agency
About this bridge
Morrow Reservoir R over Little Canyon Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Morrow Reservoir R over Little Canyon Creek in Elmore County, Idaho. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 55 years old, older than the Idaho average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 170 vehicles a day, projected to reach 255 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Morrow Reservoir R over Little Canyon Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is Morrow Reservoir R over Little Canyon Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Morrow Reservoir R over Little Canyon Creek carry?
About 170 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is Morrow Reservoir R over Little Canyon Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Morrow Reservoir R over Little Canyon Creek?
It is owned by the Other Local Agency.