Road over Bear Valley Creek
PoorLemhi County, Idaho · No Data Entered · Structure no. 041304000001020
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Road over Bear Valley Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road over Bear Valley Creek in Lemhi County, Idaho. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 65 years old, older than the Idaho average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 16 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Road over Bear Valley Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is Road over Bear Valley Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Road over Bear Valley Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is Road over Bear Valley Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Road over Bear Valley Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.