US Bridges

Williams Creek RD over Salmon River; Shoup Br

Good

Lemhi County, Idaho · 5.4 S. Salmon · Structure no. 000000000032746

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Thru
Steel
Length
267 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Williams Creek RD over Salmon River; Shoup Br is a steel arch - thru carrying Williams Creek RD over Salmon River; Shoup Br in Lemhi County, Idaho. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2042. The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesWilliams Creek RD
CrossesSalmon River; Shoup Br
Location5.4 S. Salmon
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates45.09842, -113.89478
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length267 ft (81.4 m)
Longest span224 ft (68.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2023)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 Williams Creek RD over Salmon River; Shoup Br built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Williams Creek RD over Salmon River; Shoup 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 2024.

How much traffic does Williams Creek RD over Salmon River; Shoup Br carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Williams Creek RD over Salmon River; Shoup Br?

The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long with a longest span of 224 ft (68.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Williams Creek RD over Salmon River; Shoup Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.