Mother Lode over American R;se.Elk City B
FairPosted for loadIdaho County, Idaho · 1.1 S. 0.3 E. Elk City · Structure no. 000000000029355
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 97 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mother Lode over American R;se.Elk City B is a steel truss - thru carrying Mother Lode over American R;se.Elk City B in Idaho County, Idaho. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2039. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mother Lode over American R;se.Elk City B built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mother Lode over American R;se.Elk City 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 Mother Lode over American R;se.Elk City B carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Mother Lode over American R;se.Elk City B?
The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns Mother Lode over American R;se.Elk City B?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.