US Bridges

Sma 7124;E Main ST over Lindsay Creek

Fair

Nez Perce County, Idaho · In Lewiston · Structure no. 000000000021291

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,700
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sma 7124;E Main ST over Lindsay Creek is a steel culvert carrying Sma 7124;E Main ST over Lindsay Creek in Nez Perce County, Idaho. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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.

It carries about 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,550 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSma 7124;E Main ST
CrossesLindsay Creek
LocationIn Lewiston
RouteCity Street 7124
CountyNez Perce County
StateIdaho
Coordinates46.41806, -116.98922
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,700 (2023)
Projected traffic8,550 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sma 7124;E Main ST over Lindsay Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sma 7124;E Main ST over Lindsay 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 Sma 7124;E Main ST over Lindsay Creek carry?

About 5,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sma 7124;E Main ST over Lindsay Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Sma 7124;E Main ST over Lindsay Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.