SH 55 over Clear Creek
GoodValley County, Idaho · 8 S. Cascade · Structure no. 000000000014815
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old, rebuilt 1955
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 55 over Clear Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 55 over Clear Creek in Valley County, Idaho. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 92 years old, older 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,150 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 55 over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.
What condition is SH 55 over Clear 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does SH 55 over Clear Creek carry?
About 4,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is SH 55 over Clear Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns SH 55 over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.