US Bridges

S5752;THOMPSON Pas over Bear Creek

Fair

Shoshone County, Idaho · 1.8 S. 2.7 E. Murray · Structure no. 000000000020535

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
230
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S5752;THOMPSON Pas over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying S5752;THOMPSON Pas over Bear Creek in Shoshone County, Idaho. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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.

It carries about 230 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 345 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.9 mi (98 km).

Location

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CarriesS5752;THOMPSON Pas
CrossesBear Creek
Location1.8 S. 2.7 E. Murray
RouteCounty Highway 5752
CountyShoshone County
StateIdaho
Coordinates47.60114, -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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2023)
Projected traffic345 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.9 mi (98 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$669,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S5752;THOMPSON Pas over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is S5752;THOMPSON Pas over Bear 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 2024.

How much traffic does S5752;THOMPSON Pas over Bear Creek carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S5752;THOMPSON Pas over Bear Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns S5752;THOMPSON Pas over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.