Salmon Creek RD over Reynolds Creek
PoorClosed to trafficOwyhee County, Idaho · 1.6 N 9.8 W Murphy · Structure no. 000000000028298
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Salmon Creek RD over Reynolds Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Salmon Creek RD over Reynolds Creek in Owyhee County, Idaho. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 65 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Salmon Creek RD over Reynolds Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is Salmon Creek RD over Reynolds 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 Salmon Creek RD over Reynolds Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Salmon Creek RD over Reynolds Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Salmon Creek RD over Reynolds Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.