US Bridges

STC5731;ST Joe Rvr over North Fork St. Joe River

Fair

Shoshone County, Idaho · 0.5 E. Avery · Structure no. 000000000020438

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

STC5731;ST Joe Rvr over North Fork St. Joe River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying STC5731;ST Joe Rvr over North Fork St. Joe River 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2042. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSTC5731;ST Joe Rvr
CrossesNorth Fork St. Joe River
Location0.5 E. Avery
RouteCounty Highway 5731
StateIdaho
Coordinates47.25112, -115.79814
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic450 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was STC5731;ST Joe Rvr over North Fork St. Joe River built?

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

What condition is STC5731;ST Joe Rvr over North Fork St. Joe River 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 STC5731;ST Joe Rvr over North Fork St. Joe River carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is STC5731;ST Joe Rvr over North Fork St. Joe River?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns STC5731;ST Joe Rvr over North Fork St. Joe River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.