Old River Road over ST Joe River;avery Br
FairPosted for loadShoshone County, Idaho · In Avery · Structure no. 000000000020375
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Truss - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 523 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 330
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old River Road over ST Joe River;avery Br is a steel truss - deck carrying Old River Road over ST Joe River;avery Br in Shoshone County, Idaho. It was built in 1935, 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 523 ft (159.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Old River Road over ST Joe River;avery Br built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old River Road over ST Joe River;avery Br 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Old River Road over ST Joe River;avery Br carry?
About 330 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.
How long is Old River Road over ST Joe River;avery Br?
The structure is 523 ft (159.4 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Old River Road over ST Joe River;avery Br?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.