US Bridges

Ohio Avenue over Pine Creek

Fair

Shoshone County, Idaho · 0.4 S. 0.5 W. Pinehurst · Structure no. 000000000030750

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
109 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ohio Avenue over Pine Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Ohio Avenue over Pine Creek in Shoshone County, Idaho. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2039. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesOhio Avenue
CrossesPine Creek
Location0.4 S. 0.5 W. Pinehurst
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates47.53264, -116.24458
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic450 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$1.6 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ohio Avenue over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ohio Avenue over 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ohio Avenue over Pine Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ohio Avenue over Pine Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ohio Avenue over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.