North Birch Street over Little Wood River
PoorPosted for loadLincoln County, Idaho · In Shoshone;n.Birch ST · Structure no. 000000000024910
- Built
- 1913
- 112 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
North Birch Street over Little Wood River is a steel truss - thru carrying North Birch Street over Little Wood River in Lincoln County, Idaho. It was built in 1913 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 112 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2039. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was North Birch Street over Little Wood River built?
It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is North Birch Street over Little Wood River 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 2024.
How much traffic does North Birch Street over Little Wood River carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is North Birch Street over Little Wood River?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns North Birch Street over Little Wood River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.