Longhaul Road over Cottonwood Creek
PoorIdaho County, Idaho · 7.9 N. 0.5 W. Grangeville · Structure no. 000000000029220
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Local
- Other Local Agency
About this bridge
Longhaul Road over Cottonwood Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Longhaul Road over Cottonwood Creek in Idaho County, Idaho. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 65 years old, older than the Idaho average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Longhaul Road over Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is Longhaul Road over Cottonwood Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Longhaul Road over Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.
How long is Longhaul Road over Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Longhaul Road over Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the Other Local Agency.