US Bridges

Eagle Creek Road over E. Fk. Eagle Creek

Fair

Shoshone County, Idaho · 1.9 N. 1.7 W. Murray · Structure no. 000000000030776

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eagle Creek Road over E. Fk. Eagle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eagle Creek Road over E. Fk. Eagle Creek in Shoshone County, Idaho. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2042. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesEagle Creek Road
CrossesE. Fk. Eagle Creek
Location1.9 N. 1.7 W. Murray
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShoshone County
StateIdaho
Coordinates47.65244, -115.89731
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2023)
Projected traffic180 by 2042
Trucks20%
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$757,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eagle Creek Road over E. Fk. Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eagle Creek Road over E. Fk. Eagle 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 Eagle Creek Road over E. Fk. Eagle Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Eagle Creek Road over E. Fk. Eagle Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Eagle Creek Road over E. Fk. Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.