STC2781;1300 S. RD over Thorn Creek
PoorPosted for loadGooding County, Idaho · 5.0 N. 5.1 E. Gooding · Structure no. 000000000019525
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1976
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 72 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 360
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Local
- Other Local Agency
About this bridge
STC2781;1300 S. RD over Thorn Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying STC2781;1300 S. RD over Thorn Creek in Gooding County, Idaho. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 70 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 2 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 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 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| 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 STC2781;1300 S. RD over Thorn Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.
What condition is STC2781;1300 S. RD over Thorn 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 STC2781;1300 S. RD over Thorn Creek carry?
About 360 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.
How long is STC2781;1300 S. RD over Thorn Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns STC2781;1300 S. RD over Thorn Creek?
It is owned by the Other Local Agency.