US Bridges

Dam Crest Road over Anderson Ranch Dam Spwy

Good

Elmore County, Idaho · Anderson Ranch Dam · Structure no. 15AND001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
55 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Reclamation

About this bridge

Dam Crest Road over Anderson Ranch Dam Spwy is a concrete tee beam carrying Dam Crest Road over Anderson Ranch Dam Spwy in Elmore County, Idaho. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 68.4 mi (110 km).

CarriesDam Crest Road
CrossesAnderson Ranch Dam Spwy
LocationAnderson Ranch Dam
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.35764, -115.44919
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic100 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed68.4 mi (110 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Reclamation
Maintained byBureau of Reclamation
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dam Crest Road over Anderson Ranch Dam Spwy built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dam Crest Road over Anderson Ranch Dam Spwy 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 Dam Crest Road over Anderson Ranch Dam Spwy carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Dam Crest Road over Anderson Ranch Dam Spwy?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Dam Crest Road over Anderson Ranch Dam Spwy?

It is owned by the Bureau of Reclamation.