Sunnyside Bench over Wheeler Canyon Creek
GoodNez Perce County, Idaho · 0.8 N. 1.0 E. Lenore · Structure no. 000000000029951
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 81 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sunnyside Bench over Wheeler Canyon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sunnyside Bench over Wheeler Canyon Creek in Nez Perce County, Idaho. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Idaho average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2039. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sunnyside Bench over Wheeler Canyon Creek built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sunnyside Bench over Wheeler Canyon Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2021.
How much traffic does Sunnyside Bench over Wheeler Canyon Creek carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Sunnyside Bench over Wheeler Canyon Creek?
The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Sunnyside Bench over Wheeler Canyon Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.