US Bridges

Siberts Old River over Fishhook Creek

FairPosted for load

Shoshone County, Idaho · 2.1 W. Avery · Structure no. 000000000020370

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
330
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Siberts Old River over Fishhook Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Siberts Old River over Fishhook Creek in Shoshone County, Idaho. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 90 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 330 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 495 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSiberts Old River
CrossesFishhook Creek
Location2.1 W. Avery
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates47.24922, -115.84647
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2023)
Projected traffic495 by 2042
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$521,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Siberts Old River over Fishhook Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Siberts Old River over Fishhook 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 2024.

How much traffic does Siberts Old River over Fishhook Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is Siberts Old River over Fishhook Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Siberts Old River over Fishhook Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.