SH 3 over Little Potlatch Creek
GoodNez Perce County, Idaho · 3.5 S. Juliaetta · Structure no. 000000000010055
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 3 over Little Potlatch Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 3 over Little Potlatch Creek in Nez Perce County, Idaho. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,450 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.1 mi (87 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 3 over Little Potlatch Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 3 over Little Potlatch Creek 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does SH 3 over Little Potlatch Creek carry?
About 2,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.
How long is SH 3 over Little Potlatch Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns SH 3 over Little Potlatch Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.