SH 55 over Gold Fork River
FairValley County, Idaho · 2.0 S Donnelly · Structure no. 000000000014841
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 153 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 55 over Gold Fork River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 55 over Gold Fork River in Valley County, Idaho. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,800 by 2042. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 55 over Gold Fork River built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 55 over Gold Fork River 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 May 2022.
How much traffic does SH 55 over Gold Fork River carry?
About 5,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is SH 55 over Gold Fork River?
The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (46 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns SH 55 over Gold Fork River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.