US Bridges

W.Fk.Pine Creek RD over W.Fk.Pine Creek

Fair

Shoshone County, Idaho · 5.3 S. 1.5 W. Pinehurst · Structure no. 000000000030790

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W.Fk.Pine Creek RD over W.Fk.Pine Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying W.Fk.Pine Creek RD over W.Fk.Pine Creek in Shoshone County, Idaho. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesW.Fk.Pine Creek RD
CrossesW.Fk.Pine Creek
Location5.3 S. 1.5 W. Pinehurst
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShoshone County
StateIdaho
Coordinates47.46186, -116.26361
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic150 by 2042
Trucks25%
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$693,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W.Fk.Pine Creek RD over W.Fk.Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is W.Fk.Pine Creek RD over W.Fk.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 2023.

How much traffic does W.Fk.Pine Creek RD over W.Fk.Pine Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is W.Fk.Pine Creek RD over W.Fk.Pine Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns W.Fk.Pine Creek RD over W.Fk.Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.