US Bridges

Stc 4709;WHITEBIRD over Whitebird Creek

Good

Idaho County, Idaho · At Whitebird Ecl · Structure no. 000000000020220

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
710
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Stc 4709;WHITEBIRD over Whitebird Creek is a concrete slab carrying Stc 4709;WHITEBIRD over Whitebird Creek in Idaho County, Idaho. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 710 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,065 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesStc 4709;WHITEBIRD
CrossesWhitebird Creek
LocationAt Whitebird Ecl
RouteCounty Highway 4709
StateIdaho
Coordinates45.76, -116.30167
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJuly 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic710 (2023)
Projected traffic1,065 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 Stc 4709;WHITEBIRD over Whitebird Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stc 4709;WHITEBIRD over Whitebird 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Stc 4709;WHITEBIRD over Whitebird Creek carry?

About 710 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Stc 4709;WHITEBIRD over Whitebird Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Stc 4709;WHITEBIRD over Whitebird Creek?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.