Little Bear Ridge over Little Bear Creek
FairLatah County, Idaho · 0.1 N. 2.0 E. Troy · Structure no. 000000000029765
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 20 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 360
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Local
- Other Local Agency
About this bridge
Little Bear Ridge over Little Bear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Little Bear Ridge over Little Bear Creek in Latah County, Idaho. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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.
It carries about 360 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Little Bear Ridge over Little Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Little Bear Ridge over Little 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 Little Bear Ridge over Little Bear Creek carry?
About 360 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Little Bear Ridge over Little Bear Creek?
The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Little Bear Ridge over Little Bear Creek?
It is owned by the Other Local Agency.