Parmenter Lane over Carmen Creek
GoodLemhi County, Idaho · 1.5 N 2.8 E Carmen · Structure no. 000000000032773
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Parmenter Lane over Carmen Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Parmenter Lane over Carmen Creek in Lemhi County, Idaho. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2039. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Parmenter Lane over Carmen Creek built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is Parmenter Lane over Carmen Creek 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 2022.
How much traffic does Parmenter Lane over Carmen Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Parmenter Lane over Carmen Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Parmenter Lane over Carmen Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.