US Bridges

STC4790;THORN Crk over Thorn Creek

Good

Latah County, Idaho · 3.4 N. 3.7 W. Genesse · Structure no. 000000000020306

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
220
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

STC4790;THORN Crk over Thorn Creek is a concrete slab carrying STC4790;THORN Crk over Thorn Creek in Latah County, Idaho. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSTC4790;THORN Crk
CrossesThorn Creek
Location3.4 N. 3.7 W. Genesse
RouteCounty Highway 4790
StateIdaho
Coordinates46.59756, -117.00644
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionSeptember 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2023)
Projected traffic330 by 2042
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 STC4790;THORN Crk over Thorn Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is STC4790;THORN Crk over Thorn 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does STC4790;THORN Crk over Thorn Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is STC4790;THORN Crk over Thorn Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns STC4790;THORN Crk over Thorn Creek?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.