US Bridges

Stc 4747;CNTRL Rdg over Big Canyon Creek

FairPosted for load

Nez Perce County, Idaho · 0.3 S. Peck · Structure no. 000000000020230

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stc 4747;CNTRL Rdg over Big Canyon Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Stc 4747;CNTRL Rdg over Big Canyon Creek in Nez Perce County, Idaho. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 5 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

CarriesStc 4747;CNTRL Rdg
CrossesBig Canyon Creek
Location0.3 S. Peck
RouteCounty Highway 4747
StateIdaho
Coordinates46.46781, -116.41822
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic45 by 2042
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$646,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stc 4747;CNTRL Rdg over Big Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stc 4747;CNTRL Rdg over Big Canyon Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Stc 4747;CNTRL Rdg over Big Canyon Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is Stc 4747;CNTRL Rdg over Big Canyon Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Stc 4747;CNTRL Rdg over Big Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.