US Bridges

SMA7334;GUN Clb RD over Lindsay Creek

Fair

Nez Perce County, Idaho · In Lewiston;gun Club Rd. · Structure no. 000000000021470

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SMA7334;GUN Clb RD over Lindsay Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying SMA7334;GUN Clb RD over Lindsay Creek in Nez Perce County, Idaho. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,250 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSMA7334;GUN Clb RD
CrossesLindsay Creek
LocationIn Lewiston;gun Club Rd.
RouteCity Street 7334
StateIdaho
Coordinates46.41083, -116.97731
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating21.1 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2023)
Projected traffic8,250 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$499,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SMA7334;GUN Clb RD over Lindsay Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SMA7334;GUN Clb RD 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 SMA7334;GUN Clb RD over Lindsay Creek carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SMA7334;GUN Clb RD over Lindsay Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SMA7334;GUN Clb RD over Lindsay Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.