US Bridges

Hillview Road over Bissel Creek

Fair

Gem County, Idaho · 3.3 N. 4.1 W. Emmett · Structure no. 000000000028110

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hillview Road over Bissel Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hillview Road over Bissel Creek in Gem County, Idaho. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHillview Road
CrossesBissel Creek
Location3.3 N. 4.1 W. Emmett
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGem County
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.92256, -116.58308
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2023)
Projected traffic210 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$291,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hillview Road over Bissel Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hillview Road over Bissel 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 2023.

How much traffic does Hillview Road over Bissel Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Hillview Road over Bissel Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Hillview Road over Bissel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.