US Bridges

North Frontage RD over South Fork Cda River

Fair

Shoshone County, Idaho · In Wallace · Structure no. 000000000030940

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
134 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Frontage RD over South Fork Cda River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Frontage RD over South Fork 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 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2039. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNorth Frontage RD
CrossesSouth Fork Cda River
LocationIn Wallace
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates47.48072, -115.93469
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating109 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic75 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 North Frontage RD over South Fork Cda River built?

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

What condition is North Frontage RD over South Fork Cda River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does North Frontage RD over South Fork Cda River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is North Frontage RD over South Fork Cda River?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns North Frontage RD over South Fork Cda River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.