White Bird Ridge over Little Salmon River
GoodIdaho County, Idaho · 2.6 S. Pollock · Structure no. 000000000029311
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 136 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
White Bird Ridge over Little Salmon River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying White Bird Ridge 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2039. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 15 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was White Bird Ridge over Little Salmon River built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is White Bird Ridge 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does White Bird Ridge over Little Salmon River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is White Bird Ridge over Little Salmon River?
The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns White Bird Ridge over Little Salmon River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.