US Bridges

Central Grade Road over Hatwai Creek

Fair

Nez Perce County, Idaho · 2.2 N. 3.0 E. Lewiston · Structure no. 000000000029910

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Central Grade Road over Hatwai Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Central Grade Road over Hatwai Creek in Nez Perce County, Idaho. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 975 by 2039. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesCentral Grade Road
CrossesHatwai Creek
Location2.2 N. 3.0 E. Lewiston
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates46.44567, -116.93936
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2023)
Projected traffic975 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Central Grade Road over Hatwai Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Central Grade Road over Hatwai 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Central Grade Road over Hatwai Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Central Grade Road over Hatwai Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Central Grade Road over Hatwai Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.