US Bridges

SH 75 over Little Wood River

Good

Lincoln County, Idaho · At Shoshone Ncl · Structure no. 000000000017615

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 75 over Little Wood River is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 75 over Little Wood River in Lincoln County, Idaho. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,550 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 75
CrossesLittle Wood River
LocationAt Shoshone Ncl
RouteState Highway 75
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.93711, -114.40561
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,700 (2023)
Projected traffic11,550 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 75 over Little Wood River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 75 over Little Wood 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SH 75 over Little Wood River carry?

About 7,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 75 over Little Wood River?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns SH 75 over Little Wood River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.