US Bridges

Maiers Lane over Lemhi River

Good

Lemhi County, Idaho · 3.7 S. 2.9 E. Lemhi · Structure no. 000000000032685

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maiers Lane over Lemhi River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Maiers Lane over Lemhi River in Lemhi County, Idaho. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesMaiers Lane
CrossesLemhi River
Location3.7 S. 2.9 E. Lemhi
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates44.79936, -113.56142
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2023)
Projected traffic180 by 2039
Trucks10%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$347,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Maiers Lane over Lemhi River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maiers Lane 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Maiers Lane over Lemhi River carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Maiers Lane over Lemhi River?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Maiers Lane over Lemhi River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.