US Bridges

Furey Lane over Pahsimeroi River

Good

Lemhi County, Idaho · 5.0 W Patterson · Structure no. 000000000034648

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Furey Lane over Pahsimeroi River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Furey Lane over Pahsimeroi River in Lemhi County, Idaho. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2039. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFurey Lane
CrossesPahsimeroi River
Location5.0 W Patterson
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates44.52586, -113.84824
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2023)
Projected traffic135 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Furey Lane over Pahsimeroi River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Furey Lane over Pahsimeroi 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 2023.

How much traffic does Furey Lane over Pahsimeroi River carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Furey Lane over Pahsimeroi River?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Furey Lane over Pahsimeroi River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.