Lukes Gulch Road over Three Mile Creek
FairIdaho County, Idaho · 2.8 S. 0.4 W. Stites · Structure no. 000000000029210
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 430
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lukes Gulch Road over Three Mile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lukes Gulch Road over Three Mile 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 430 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 645 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lukes Gulch Road over Three Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lukes Gulch Road over Three Mile 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Lukes Gulch Road over Three Mile Creek carry?
About 430 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Lukes Gulch Road over Three Mile Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Lukes Gulch Road over Three Mile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.