US Bridges

US 95 over Lawyers Canyon Creek

Fair

Idaho County, Idaho · 5.0 S. Craigmont · Structure no. 000000000018386

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
919 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 95 over Lawyers Canyon Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 95 over Lawyers Canyon Creek in Idaho County, Idaho. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,250 by 2042. The structure is 919 ft (280.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 95
CrossesLawyers Canyon Creek
Location5.0 S. Craigmont
RouteU.S. Route 95
CountyIdaho County
StateIdaho
Coordinates46.18978, -116.39978
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length919 ft (280.1 m)
Longest span265 ft (80.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2023)
Projected traffic5,250 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 95 over Lawyers Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 95 over Lawyers Canyon 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does US 95 over Lawyers Canyon Creek carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 95 over Lawyers Canyon Creek?

The structure is 919 ft (280.1 m) long with a longest span of 265 ft (80.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 95 over Lawyers Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.