US Bridges

Old River Road over Little N.Fk.Cda River

Good

Shoshone County, Idaho · 3.4 N. 0.4 E. Enaville · Structure no. 000000000030855

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
141 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old River Road over Little N.Fk.Cda River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old River Road over Little N.Fk.Cda River in Shoshone County, Idaho. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Idaho average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2039. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesOld River Road
CrossesLittle N.Fk.Cda River
Location3.4 N. 0.4 E. Enaville
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates47.61033, -116.24047
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic150 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Old River Road over Little N.Fk.Cda River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old River Road over Little N.Fk.Cda River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Old River Road over Little N.Fk.Cda River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old River Road over Little N.Fk.Cda River?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Old River Road over Little N.Fk.Cda River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.