Crooked River Road over Upper Crooked River
PoorClosed to trafficIdaho County, Idaho · 30.2 E 12.6 S Grangeville · Structure no. 000000000029263
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Crooked River Road over Upper Crooked River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Crooked River Road over Upper Crooked River 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.8 mi (93 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Crooked River Road over Upper Crooked River built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Crooked River Road over Upper Crooked River 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Crooked River Road over Upper Crooked River carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Crooked River Road over Upper Crooked River?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Crooked River Road over Upper Crooked River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.