US Bridges

Camas Creek Road over I 15 Nb-Sb;hamer Ic

Fair

Jefferson County, Idaho · At Hamer · Structure no. 000000000032635

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
212 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camas Creek Road over I 15 Nb-Sb;hamer Ic is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Camas Creek Road over I 15 Nb-Sb;hamer Ic in Jefferson County, Idaho. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 65 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 6 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2042. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCamas Creek Road
CrossesI 15 Nb-Sb;hamer Ic
LocationAt Hamer
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.92531, -112.21264
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2023)
Projected traffic1,650 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Camas Creek Road over I 15 Nb-Sb;hamer Ic built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is Camas Creek Road over I 15 Nb-Sb;hamer Ic 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Camas Creek Road over I 15 Nb-Sb;hamer Ic carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Camas Creek Road over I 15 Nb-Sb;hamer Ic?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Camas Creek Road over I 15 Nb-Sb;hamer Ic?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.