US Bridges

STC5759;W Mckinley over Government Creek

Good

Shoshone County, Idaho · Smelterville Ecl · Structure no. 000000000037825

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

STC5759;W Mckinley over Government Creek is a concrete culvert carrying STC5759;W Mckinley over Government Creek in Shoshone County, Idaho. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSTC5759;W Mckinley
CrossesGovernment Creek
LocationSmelterville Ecl
RouteCity Street 5759
CountyShoshone County
StateIdaho
Coordinates47.54517, -116.16703
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2023)
Projected traffic1,650 by 2042
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 STC5759;W Mckinley over Government Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is STC5759;W Mckinley over Government 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does STC5759;W Mckinley over Government Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is STC5759;W Mckinley over Government Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns STC5759;W Mckinley over Government Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.