US Bridges

Lick Creek Road over Secesh River

Fair

Valley County, Idaho · 20.2 E. Mccall · Structure no. 000000000020145

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lick Creek Road over Secesh River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lick Creek Road over Secesh River in Valley County, Idaho. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2042. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesLick Creek Road
CrossesSecesh River
Location20.2 E. Mccall
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyValley County
StateIdaho
Coordinates45.06281, -115.75972
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2023)
Projected traffic60 by 2042
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lick Creek Road over Secesh River built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lick Creek Road over Secesh 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Lick Creek Road over Secesh River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is Lick Creek Road over Secesh River?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Lick Creek Road over Secesh River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.