US Bridges

3212: South Pagari over Little Wood River

Fair

Lincoln County, Idaho · 0.3 MI SE of US26 · Structure no. 000000000L59820

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2011 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

3212: South Pagari over Little Wood River is a concrete tee beam carrying 3212: South Pagari over Little Wood River in Lincoln County, Idaho. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 85 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Carries3212: South Pagari
CrossesLittle Wood River
Location0.3 MI SE of US26
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.12583, -114.06222
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 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 3212: South Pagari over Little Wood River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is 3212: South 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 3212: South Pagari over Little Wood River carry?

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

How long is 3212: South Pagari over Little Wood River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns 3212: South Pagari over Little Wood River?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.