US Bridges

Old Highway 93 over Big Wood River

Poor

Lincoln County, Idaho · 17.4 N. 4.7 E. Shoshone · Structure no. 000000000024980

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Old Highway 93 over Big Wood River is a concrete tee beam carrying Old Highway 93 over Big Wood River in Lincoln County, Idaho. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2042. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesOld Highway 93
CrossesBig Wood River
Location17.4 N. 4.7 E. Shoshone
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.18767, -114.31822
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2023)
Projected traffic15 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$804,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Highway 93 over Big Wood River built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Highway 93 over Big 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Old Highway 93 over Big Wood River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Old Highway 93 over Big Wood River?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Old Highway 93 over Big Wood River?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.