US Bridges

Big Salmon Road over Little Salmon River

Good

Idaho County, Idaho · Riggins Scl · Structure no. 000000000029402

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
179 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Salmon Road over Little Salmon River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Big Salmon Road over Little Salmon River in Idaho County, Idaho. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 60% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2039. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBig Salmon Road
CrossesLittle Salmon River
LocationRiggins Scl
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates45.41189, -116.32767
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span172 ft (52.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2023)
Projected traffic90 by 2039
Trucks60%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Big Salmon Road over Little Salmon River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Big Salmon 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does Big Salmon Road over Little Salmon River carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 60% are trucks.

How long is Big Salmon Road over Little Salmon River?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 172 ft (52.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Big Salmon Road over Little Salmon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.