US Bridges

STC5711;ST Joe Rvr over Slate Creek

Fair

Shoshone County, Idaho · 6.0 W. 0.5 N. Avery · Structure no. 000000000020367

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
370
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

STC5711;ST Joe Rvr over Slate Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying STC5711;ST Joe Rvr over Slate Creek in Shoshone 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 555 by 2042. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSTC5711;ST Joe Rvr
CrossesSlate Creek
Location6.0 W. 0.5 N. Avery
RouteCounty Highway 5711
StateIdaho
Coordinates47.25697, -115.93775
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2023)
Projected traffic555 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was STC5711;ST Joe Rvr over Slate Creek built?

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

What condition is STC5711;ST Joe Rvr over Slate Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does STC5711;ST Joe Rvr over Slate Creek carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is STC5711;ST Joe Rvr over Slate Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns STC5711;ST Joe Rvr over Slate Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.