US Bridges

17 Mile Lane over Lemhi RIVER;17 Mile Br

Good

Lemhi County, Idaho · 4.7 N. 0.7 W. Tendoy · Structure no. 000000000032730

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
190
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

17 Mile Lane over Lemhi RIVER;17 Mile Br is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 17 Mile Lane over Lemhi RIVER;17 Mile 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 285 by 2039. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Carries17 Mile Lane
CrossesLemhi RIVER;17 Mile Br
Location4.7 N. 0.7 W. Tendoy
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates45.02608, -113.65847
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable 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 (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2023)
Projected traffic285 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 17 Mile Lane over Lemhi RIVER;17 Mile Br built?

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

What condition is 17 Mile Lane over Lemhi RIVER;17 Mile 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does 17 Mile Lane over Lemhi RIVER;17 Mile Br carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 17 Mile Lane over Lemhi RIVER;17 Mile 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 17 Mile Lane over Lemhi RIVER;17 Mile Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.