US Bridges

E.Fk.Pine Creek RD over Douglas Creek

Fair

Shoshone County, Idaho · 4.8 S. 2.2 W. Wardner · Structure no. 000000000030770

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E.Fk.Pine Creek RD over Douglas Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E.Fk.Pine Creek RD over Douglas Creek in Shoshone County, Idaho. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2039. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesE.Fk.Pine Creek RD
CrossesDouglas Creek
Location4.8 S. 2.2 W. Wardner
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates47.45319, -116.18331
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic45 by 2039
Trucks33%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E.Fk.Pine Creek RD over Douglas Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is E.Fk.Pine Creek RD over Douglas 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 E.Fk.Pine Creek RD over Douglas Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is E.Fk.Pine Creek RD over Douglas Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns E.Fk.Pine Creek RD over Douglas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.