US Bridges

Hunter Trapper RD over E. Fk. Pine Creek

Good

Shoshone County, Idaho · 4.4 S. 0.5 E. Pinehurst · Structure no. 000000000030986

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hunter Trapper RD over E. Fk. Pine Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hunter Trapper RD over E. Fk. Pine Creek in Shoshone County, Idaho. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2039. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesHunter Trapper RD
CrossesE. Fk. Pine Creek
Location4.4 S. 0.5 E. Pinehurst
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates47.47672, -116.22164
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic45 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$672,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hunter Trapper RD over E. Fk. Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hunter Trapper RD over E. Fk. Pine Creek 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 2021.

How much traffic does Hunter Trapper RD over E. Fk. Pine Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hunter Trapper RD over E. Fk. Pine Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Hunter Trapper RD over E. Fk. Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.