US Bridges

SH 162 over Long Hollow Creek

Fair

Lewis County, Idaho · At Nezperce Scl · Structure no. 000000000014915

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2021
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
470
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 162 over Long Hollow Creek is a concrete frame carrying SH 162 over Long Hollow Creek in Lewis County, Idaho. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Idaho average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 470 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 705 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 162
CrossesLong Hollow Creek
LocationAt Nezperce Scl
RouteState Highway 162
CountyLewis County
StateIdaho
Coordinates46.22789, -116.2435
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2023)
Projected traffic705 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.1 mi (71 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SH 162 over Long Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 162 over Long Hollow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2021.

How much traffic does SH 162 over Long Hollow Creek carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 162 over Long Hollow Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SH 162 over Long Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.