SH 3 over Childs Creek
GoodShoshone County, Idaho · 5.2 N. Clarkia · Structure no. 000000000010093
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 460
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 3 over Childs Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 3 over Childs Creek in Shoshone County, Idaho. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Idaho average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 460 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 690 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 3 over Childs Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 3 over Childs Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does SH 3 over Childs Creek carry?
About 460 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.
How long is SH 3 over Childs Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SH 3 over Childs Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.