US Bridges

3209: North Pagari over Little Wood River

FairPosted for load

Lincoln County, Idaho · 0.7 MI SE of US26 · Structure no. 000000000L59819

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2011 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

3209: North Pagari over Little Wood River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 3209: North Pagari over Little Wood River in Lincoln County, Idaho. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Carries3209: North Pagari
CrossesLittle Wood River
Location0.7 MI SE of US26
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.19083, -114.01917
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2011)
Projected traffic35 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Land Management
Maintained byBureau of Land Management
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 3209: North Pagari over Little Wood River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3209: North Pagari over Little Wood River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 3209: North Pagari over Little Wood River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 3209: North Pagari over Little Wood River?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 3209: North Pagari over Little Wood River?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.