US Bridges

Cherry Lane over Clearwater River

Fair

Nez Perce County, Idaho · 2.4 E. Myrtle · Structure no. 000000000029961

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
805 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherry Lane over Clearwater River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cherry Lane over Clearwater River in Nez Perce County, Idaho. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2042. The structure is 805 ft (245.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesCherry Lane
CrossesClearwater River
Location2.4 E. Myrtle
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNez Perce County
StateIdaho
Coordinates46.51414, -116.67933
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length805 ft (245.4 m)
Longest span235 ft (71.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2023)
Projected traffic510 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cherry Lane over Clearwater River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cherry Lane over Clearwater River 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 Cherry Lane over Clearwater River carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cherry Lane over Clearwater River?

The structure is 805 ft (245.4 m) long with a longest span of 235 ft (71.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Cherry Lane over Clearwater River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.