Slide Gulch Road over Smith Creek
FairElmore County, Idaho · 0.1 N. 2.7 W. Prairie · Structure no. 000000000027865
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Local
- Other Local Agency
About this bridge
Slide Gulch Road over Smith Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Slide Gulch Road over Smith Creek in Elmore County, Idaho. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 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 Slide Gulch Road over Smith Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Slide Gulch Road over Smith 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Slide Gulch Road over Smith Creek carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Slide Gulch Road over Smith Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Slide Gulch Road over Smith Creek?
It is owned by the Other Local Agency.