US Bridges

East Fork Road over Secesh River

Fair

Valley County, Idaho · 7.9 N. 19.1 E. Mccall · Structure no. 000000000020155

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
203 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Fork Road over Secesh River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Fork Road over Secesh River in Valley County, Idaho. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2042. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.9 mi (90 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Fork Road
CrossesSecesh River
Location7.9 N. 19.1 E. Mccall
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyValley County
StateIdaho
Coordinates45.02552, -115.70772
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 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 closed55.9 mi (90 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$1.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Fork Road over Secesh River built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Fork 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 2024.

How much traffic does East Fork Road over Secesh River carry?

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

How long is East Fork Road over Secesh River?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns East Fork Road over Secesh River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.