Elk Creek Road over Little Salmon River
GoodIdaho County, Idaho · 14.4 S. Riggins · Structure no. 000000000029306
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 129 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elk Creek Road over Little Salmon River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Elk Creek Road over Little Salmon River in Idaho County, Idaho. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2039. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Little Salmon River built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elk Creek Road over Little Salmon River 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Elk Creek Road over Little Salmon River carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Elk Creek Road over Little Salmon River?
The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Elk Creek Road over Little Salmon River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.