US Bridges

Theatre Road over S.Fk.Cda R;smelterville

Fair

Shoshone County, Idaho · 0.4 N. 0.1 W.Smelterville · Structure no. 000000000030680

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Theatre Road over S.Fk.Cda R;smelterville is a concrete tee beam carrying Theatre Road over S.Fk.Cda R;smelterville in Shoshone County, Idaho. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 62 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2039. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesTheatre Road
CrossesS.Fk.Cda R;smelterville
Location0.4 N. 0.1 W.Smelterville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShoshone County
StateIdaho
Coordinates47.54825, -116.17542
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic300 by 2039
Trucks10%
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$818,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Theatre Road over S.Fk.Cda R;smelterville built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is Theatre Road over S.Fk.Cda R;smelterville 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 Theatre Road over S.Fk.Cda R;smelterville carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Theatre Road over S.Fk.Cda R;smelterville?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Theatre Road over S.Fk.Cda R;smelterville?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.