Mcintyre Street over Lapwai Creek
PoorPosted for loadNez Perce County, Idaho · At Sweetwater · Structure no. 000000000029850
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 61 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 180
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mcintyre Street over Lapwai Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mcintyre Street over Lapwai Creek in Nez Perce County, Idaho. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 90 years old, older than the Idaho average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2039. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mcintyre Street over Lapwai Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Mcintyre Street over Lapwai Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Mcintyre Street over Lapwai Creek carry?
About 180 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Mcintyre Street over Lapwai Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Mcintyre Street over Lapwai Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.