US Bridges

Nicholes Road over Lawyer Creek;sw.Kamiah B

Fair

Idaho County, Idaho · 1.2 S. 1.1 W. Kamiah · Structure no. 000000000029330

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
83 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nicholes Road over Lawyer Creek;sw.Kamiah B is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nicholes Road over Lawyer Creek;sw.Kamiah B in Idaho County, Idaho. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 75 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2039. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesNicholes Road
CrossesLawyer Creek;sw.Kamiah B
Location1.2 S. 1.1 W. Kamiah
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyIdaho County
StateIdaho
Coordinates46.21056, -116.05058
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2023)
Projected traffic195 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$748,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nicholes Road over Lawyer Creek;sw.Kamiah B built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is Nicholes Road over Lawyer Creek;sw.Kamiah B 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 Nicholes Road over Lawyer Creek;sw.Kamiah B carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Nicholes Road over Lawyer Creek;sw.Kamiah B?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Nicholes Road over Lawyer Creek;sw.Kamiah B?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.