US Bridges

Stc 5759;DIVISION over Little Pine Creek

Fair

Shoshone County, Idaho · 1.0 N Pinehurst · Structure no. 000000000020487

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stc 5759;DIVISION over Little Pine Creek is a steel culvert carrying Stc 5759;DIVISION over Little Pine Creek 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 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesStc 5759;DIVISION
CrossesLittle Pine Creek
Location1.0 N Pinehurst
RouteCounty Highway 5759
CountyShoshone County
StateIdaho
Coordinates47.54644, -116.22625
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2023)
Projected traffic5,400 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Stc 5759;DIVISION over Little Pine Creek built?

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

What condition is Stc 5759;DIVISION over Little Pine 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Stc 5759;DIVISION over Little Pine Creek carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Stc 5759;DIVISION over Little Pine Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Stc 5759;DIVISION over Little Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.