US Bridges

Morscheck Road over Cow Creek;lagoon Br

Fair

Nez Perce County, Idaho · 0.6 S. 0.5 W. Genesee · Structure no. 000000000029880

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Morscheck Road over Cow Creek;lagoon Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Morscheck Road over Cow Creek;lagoon Br in Nez Perce County, Idaho. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMorscheck Road
CrossesCow Creek;lagoon Br
Location0.6 S. 0.5 W. Genesee
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNez Perce County
StateIdaho
Coordinates46.54042, -116.93881
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic45 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$319,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Morscheck Road over Cow Creek;lagoon Br built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morscheck Road over Cow Creek;lagoon Br 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Morscheck Road over Cow Creek;lagoon Br carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Morscheck Road over Cow Creek;lagoon Br?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Morscheck Road over Cow Creek;lagoon Br?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.