Salmon River Road over Pine Creek
PoorLemhi County, Idaho · Pine Creek · Structure no. 041307000022725
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2010 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Salmon River Road over Pine Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Salmon River Road over Pine Creek 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 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2045. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Salmon River Road over Pine Creek built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is Salmon River Road over Pine 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Salmon River Road over Pine Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Salmon River Road over Pine Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Salmon River Road over Pine Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.