US Bridges

SH 28 over Lemhi River

Good

Lemhi County, Idaho · 13 S. Salmon · Structure no. 000000000013426

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 28 over Lemhi River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 28 over Lemhi River in Lemhi County, Idaho. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2042. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 78.3 mi (126 km).

CarriesSH 28
CrossesLemhi River
Location13 S. Salmon
RouteState Highway 28
StateIdaho
Coordinates45.05511, -113.68906
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2023)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed78.3 mi (126 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway 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 SH 28 over Lemhi River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 28 over Lemhi River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 28 over Lemhi River carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 28 over Lemhi River?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SH 28 over Lemhi River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.