US Bridges

Westlake Road over Willow Creek

Good

Idaho County, Idaho · 1.8 S. 6.0 W. Ferdinand · Structure no. 000000000029778

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Westlake Road over Willow Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Westlake Road over Willow Creek in Idaho County, Idaho. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWestlake Road
CrossesWillow Creek
Location1.8 S. 6.0 W. Ferdinand
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates46.12842, -116.51094
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2023)
Projected traffic105 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 Westlake Road over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westlake Road over Willow Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Westlake Road over Willow Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Westlake Road over Willow Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Westlake Road over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.