US Bridges

SH 13 over M.Fk.Clearwater River

Good

Idaho County, Idaho · Kooskia Nwcl · Structure no. 000000000010556

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
576 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 13 over M.Fk.Clearwater River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 13 over M.Fk.Clearwater River in Idaho County, Idaho. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2042. The structure is 576 ft (175.6 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSH 13
CrossesM.Fk.Clearwater River
LocationKooskia Nwcl
RouteState Highway 13
StateIdaho
Coordinates46.14593, -115.97889
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length576 ft (175.6 m)
Longest span220 ft (67.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2023)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2042
Trucks11%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 13 over M.Fk.Clearwater River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 13 over M.Fk.Clearwater River 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SH 13 over M.Fk.Clearwater River carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH 13 over M.Fk.Clearwater River?

The structure is 576 ft (175.6 m) long with a longest span of 220 ft (67.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns SH 13 over M.Fk.Clearwater River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.