Little Canyon Road over Big Canyon Creek
FairPosted for loadNez Perce County, Idaho · 0.4 S. 0.3 E. Peck · Structure no. 000000000029825
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1960
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 107 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 190
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Little Canyon Road over Big Canyon Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Little Canyon Road over Big Canyon Creek in Nez Perce County, Idaho. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 95 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 285 by 2039. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Little Canyon Road over Big Canyon Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.
What condition is Little Canyon Road 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 Little Canyon Road over Big Canyon Creek carry?
About 190 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Little Canyon Road over Big Canyon Creek?
The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Little Canyon Road over Big Canyon Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.