Old HWY 8 over Big Bear Creek
FairPosted for loadLatah County, Idaho · 1.0 S. 1.8 W. Deary · Structure no. 000000000029460
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 78 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Local
- Other Local Agency
About this bridge
Old HWY 8 over Big Bear Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Old HWY 8 over Big Bear Creek in Latah County, Idaho. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 85 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2039. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old HWY 8 over Big Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is Old HWY 8 over Big 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Old HWY 8 over Big Bear Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Old HWY 8 over Big Bear Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Old HWY 8 over Big Bear Creek?
It is owned by the Other Local Agency.