US Bridges

Rattlesnake Crk R over Salmon River

Good

Lemhi County, Idaho · 18.8 S. Salmon · Structure no. 000000000032751

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
221 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rattlesnake Crk R over Salmon River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rattlesnake Crk R over Salmon River in Lemhi County, Idaho. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2039. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesRattlesnake Crk R
CrossesSalmon River
Location18.8 S. Salmon
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates44.93547, -113.96269
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating64.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length221 ft (67.4 m)
Longest span188 ft (57.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2023)
Projected traffic90 by 2039
Trucks5%
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

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$1.7 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rattlesnake Crk R over Salmon River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rattlesnake Crk R over Salmon 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 2024.

How much traffic does Rattlesnake Crk R over Salmon River carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rattlesnake Crk R over Salmon River?

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 188 ft (57.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Rattlesnake Crk R over Salmon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.