US Bridges

River Road over Deep Creek

Good

Twin Falls County, Idaho · 4.0 N. 2.5 W Buhl · Structure no. 000000000025623

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Road over Deep Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River Road over Deep Creek in Twin Falls County, Idaho. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2039. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesRiver Road
CrossesDeep Creek
Location4.0 N. 2.5 W Buhl
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.65817, -114.81022
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2023)
Projected traffic195 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 River Road over Deep Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Road over Deep 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does River Road over Deep Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is River Road over Deep Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns River Road over Deep Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.