SH 9 over Big Bear Creek
GoodLatah County, Idaho · 3.2 Nw. Deary · Structure no. 000000000010275
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2022
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 960
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 9 over Big Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying SH 9 over Big Bear Creek in Latah County, Idaho. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 960 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,440 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 9 over Big Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 9 over Big Bear 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 2022.
How much traffic does SH 9 over Big Bear Creek carry?
About 960 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is SH 9 over Big Bear Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns SH 9 over Big Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.