1550 East Road over Dry Creek
PoorPosted for loadGooding County, Idaho · 4.7 N. 3.6 W. Gooding · Structure no. 000000000024300
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1959
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 62 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Local
- Other Local Agency
About this bridge
1550 East Road over Dry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 1550 East Road over Dry Creek in Gooding County, Idaho. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 95 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 3 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2039. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 23 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 1550 East Road over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.
What condition is 1550 East Road over Dry 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 1550 East Road over Dry Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 1550 East Road over Dry Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns 1550 East Road over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the Other Local Agency.