Salmon River Road over Salmon River
GoodLemhi County, Idaho · Salmon River near Cove CR · Structure no. 041307000003011
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 241 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2010 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Salmon River Road over Salmon River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Salmon River Road over Salmon River in Lemhi County, Idaho. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2045. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Salmon River Road over Salmon River built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is Salmon River Road 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Salmon River Road over Salmon River carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Salmon River Road over Salmon River?
The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 240 ft (73 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Salmon River Road over Salmon River?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.