SH 162 over Lawyers Canyon Creek
GoodIdaho County, Idaho · 1.6 S Kamiah · Structure no. 000000000014931
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 98 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 970
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 162 over Lawyers Canyon Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 162 over Lawyers Canyon Creek in Idaho County, Idaho. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 970 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,455 by 2042. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 162 over Lawyers Canyon Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 162 over Lawyers Canyon Creek 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 162 over Lawyers Canyon Creek carry?
About 970 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SH 162 over Lawyers Canyon Creek?
The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns SH 162 over Lawyers Canyon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.