River Road over Salmon Falls Creek
FairTwin Falls County, Idaho · 7.7 N. 4.9 W. Buhl · Structure no. 000000000025625
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Local
- Other Local Agency
About this bridge
River Road over Salmon Falls Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River Road over Salmon Falls Creek in Twin Falls County, Idaho. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 years old, older 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 5 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2039. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was River Road over Salmon Falls Creek built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.
What condition is River Road over Salmon Falls 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does River Road over Salmon Falls Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is River Road over Salmon Falls Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns River Road over Salmon Falls Creek?
It is owned by the Other Local Agency.