US Bridges

SH 29 over Eighteen Mile Creek

Good

Lemhi County, Idaho · 0.24 East of Leadore · Structure no. 000000000013453

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
180
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 29 over Eighteen Mile Creek is a concrete frame carrying SH 29 over Eighteen Mile Creek in Lemhi County, Idaho. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSH 29
CrossesEighteen Mile Creek
Location0.24 East of Leadore
RouteState Highway 29
StateIdaho
Coordinates44.68322, -113.35506
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.8 US tons
Inventory rating74.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2023)
Projected traffic270 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 29 over Eighteen Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 29 over Eighteen 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does SH 29 over Eighteen Mile Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 29 over Eighteen Mile Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SH 29 over Eighteen Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.