US Bridges

US 93 over N. Fork Salmon River

Good

Lemhi County, Idaho · 15.1 N. North Fork · Structure no. 000000000033340

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
670
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 93 over N. Fork Salmon River is a steel culvert carrying US 93 over N. Fork Salmon River in Lemhi County, Idaho. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 670 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,005 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS 93
CrossesN. Fork Salmon River
Location15.1 N. North Fork
RouteU.S. Route 93
StateIdaho
Coordinates45.59361, -113.96306
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic670 (2023)
Projected traffic1,005 by 2042
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 93 over N. Fork Salmon River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 93 over N. Fork 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 93 over N. Fork Salmon River carry?

About 670 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is US 93 over N. Fork Salmon River?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 93 over N. Fork Salmon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.