US Bridges

Viola Main Street over Four Mile Creek

Good

Latah County, Idaho · 0.1 N. Viola · Structure no. 000000000029686

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Viola Main Street over Four Mile Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Viola Main Street over Four Mile Creek in Latah County, Idaho. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesViola Main Street
CrossesFour Mile Creek
Location0.1 N. Viola
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates46.8406, -117.0233
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2023)
Projected traffic210 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Viola Main Street over Four Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Viola Main Street over Four Mile 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Viola Main Street over Four Mile Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Viola Main Street over Four Mile Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Viola Main Street over Four Mile Creek?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.