River Road over Vinson Wash
PoorPosted for loadOwyhee County, Idaho · 2.0 N. 2.6 W. Grand View · Structure no. 000000000028235
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
River Road over Vinson Wash is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River Road over Vinson Wash in Owyhee County, Idaho. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1980, 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 3 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2039. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was River Road over Vinson Wash built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is River Road over Vinson Wash 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does River Road over Vinson Wash carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is River Road over Vinson Wash?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns River Road over Vinson Wash?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.