Butte Road over Squaw Creek
FairGem County, Idaho · 0.4 S. 0.4 W. Sweet · Structure no. 000000000028156
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 92 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Butte Road over Squaw Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Butte Road over Squaw Creek in Gem County, Idaho. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2039. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Butte Road over Squaw Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is Butte Road over Squaw 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 Butte Road over Squaw Creek carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Butte Road over Squaw Creek?
The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Butte Road over Squaw Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.