US Bridges

Sage Road over Succor Creek

PoorPosted for load

Owyhee County, Idaho · 1.0 S. 3.8 W. Homedale · Structure no. 000000000028225

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Sage Road over Succor Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Sage Road over Succor Creek in Owyhee County, Idaho. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 95 years old, older than the Idaho average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2039. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSage Road
CrossesSuccor Creek
Location1.0 S. 3.8 W. Homedale
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.60094, -117.01036
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating17 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2023)
Projected traffic135 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$846,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sage Road over Succor Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Sage Road over Succor Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Sage Road over Succor Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sage Road over Succor Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Sage Road over Succor Creek?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.