US Bridges

Terror Gulch over S.Fk.Cda R;terror Gulch

FairPosted for load

Shoshone County, Idaho · 0.7 N. 1.1 W. Osburn · Structure no. 000000000030660

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
900
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Terror Gulch over S.Fk.Cda R;terror Gulch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Terror Gulch over S.Fk.Cda R;terror Gulch in Shoshone County, Idaho. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,350 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesTerror Gulch
CrossesS.Fk.Cda R;terror Gulch
Location0.7 N. 1.1 W. Osburn
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates47.51409, -116.02313
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2023)
Projected traffic1,350 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$875,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Terror Gulch over S.Fk.Cda R;terror Gulch built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Terror Gulch over S.Fk.Cda R;terror Gulch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Terror Gulch over S.Fk.Cda R;terror Gulch carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Terror Gulch over S.Fk.Cda R;terror Gulch?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Terror Gulch over S.Fk.Cda R;terror Gulch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.