US Bridges

Northside RD over Black Prince Creek

PoorPosted for load

Shoshone County, Idaho · 0.5 S. 6.1 E. Calder · Structure no. 000000000030810

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Northside RD over Black Prince Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Northside RD over Black Prince Creek in Shoshone County, Idaho. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Idaho average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesNorthside RD
CrossesBlack Prince Creek
Location0.5 S. 6.1 E. Calder
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates47.26714, -116.05883
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2023)
Projected traffic60 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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$374,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Northside RD over Black Prince Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Northside RD over Black Prince Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Northside RD over Black Prince Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Northside RD over Black Prince Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Northside RD over Black Prince Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.