SH 8 over Bear Creek
FairLatah County, Idaho · 2.0 W. Deary · Structure no. 000000000010245
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 8 over Bear Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 8 over Bear Creek in Latah County, Idaho. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,300 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 8 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 8 over Bear Creek 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SH 8 over Bear Creek carry?
About 2,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SH 8 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SH 8 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.