US Bridges

Stc 1702;SAMARIA over Malad River;e.Samaria Br

Fair

Oneida County, Idaho · 2.2 S. 4.3 E. Samaria · Structure no. 000000000019085

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Frame
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stc 1702;SAMARIA over Malad River;e.Samaria Br is a prestressed concrete frame carrying Stc 1702;SAMARIA over Malad River;e.Samaria Br in Oneida County, Idaho. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesStc 1702;SAMARIA
CrossesMalad River;e.Samaria Br
Location2.2 S. 4.3 E. Samaria
RouteCounty Highway 1702
CountyOneida County
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.08769, -112.25006
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic375 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$270,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stc 1702;SAMARIA over Malad River;e.Samaria Br built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stc 1702;SAMARIA over Malad River;e.Samaria 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Stc 1702;SAMARIA over Malad River;e.Samaria Br carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Stc 1702;SAMARIA over Malad River;e.Samaria Br?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Stc 1702;SAMARIA over Malad River;e.Samaria Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.