US Bridges

Stc 4719;RED River over American River

Good

Idaho County, Idaho · 1.2 S. 1.4 W. Elk City · Structure no. 000000000029338

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
160
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stc 4719;RED River over American River is a steel culvert carrying Stc 4719;RED River over American River in Idaho County, Idaho. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesStc 4719;RED River
CrossesAmerican River
Location1.2 S. 1.4 W. Elk City
RouteCounty Highway 4791
StateIdaho
Coordinates45.80861, -115.47528
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating101.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2023)
Projected traffic240 by 2042
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stc 4719;RED River over American River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stc 4719;RED River over American 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 Stc 4719;RED River over American River carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Stc 4719;RED River over American River?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Stc 4719;RED River over American River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.