US Bridges

SH 32 over Bitch Creek

Fair

Teton County, Idaho · 10 NW Tetonia · Structure no. 000000000013876

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
199 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 32 over Bitch Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 32 over Bitch Creek in Teton County, Idaho. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,350 by 2042. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 64 mi (103 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 32
CrossesBitch Creek
Location10 NW Tetonia
RouteState Highway 32
CountyTeton County
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.93878, -111.17875
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span196 ft (59.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2023)
Projected traffic1,350 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed64 mi (103 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 32 over Bitch Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 32 over Bitch Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SH 32 over Bitch Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 32 over Bitch Creek?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 196 ft (59.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SH 32 over Bitch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.