US Bridges

Holmes Crossing RD over Lawyer Creek

FairPosted for load

Lewis County, Idaho · 4.0 W. Ferdinand · Structure no. 000000000029300

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Holmes Crossing RD over Lawyer Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Holmes Crossing RD over Lawyer Creek in Lewis County, Idaho. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 60 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesHolmes Crossing RD
CrossesLawyer Creek
Location4.0 W. Ferdinand
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLewis County
StateIdaho
Coordinates46.15261, -116.474
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2023)
Projected traffic30 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$319,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Holmes Crossing RD over Lawyer Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Holmes Crossing RD over Lawyer 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Holmes Crossing RD over Lawyer Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Holmes Crossing RD over Lawyer Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Holmes Crossing RD over Lawyer Creek?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.