US Bridges

N. Baker Road over Lemhi River (baker Br)

Good

Lemhi County, Idaho · 5.5 S. 8.6 E. Salmon · Structure no. 000000000032705

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Baker Road over Lemhi River (baker Br) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N. Baker Road over Lemhi River (baker Br) 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2039. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesN. Baker Road
CrossesLemhi River (baker Br)
Location5.5 S. 8.6 E. Salmon
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates45.09733, -113.72153
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic225 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N. Baker Road over Lemhi River (baker Br) built?

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

What condition is N. Baker Road over Lemhi River (baker Br) 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does N. Baker Road over Lemhi River (baker Br) carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N. Baker Road over Lemhi River (baker Br)?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns N. Baker Road over Lemhi River (baker Br)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.