Elk Creek Road over Elk Creek
GoodPosted for loadIdaho County, Idaho · 14.2 S. Riggins · Structure no. 000000000029135
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elk Creek Road over Elk Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elk Creek Road over Elk Creek in Idaho County, Idaho. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2039. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elk Creek Road over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elk Creek Road over Elk 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Elk Creek Road over Elk Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Elk Creek Road over Elk Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Elk Creek Road over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.