East Fork Road over S.Fk.Salmon River
PoorValley County, Idaho · 14.5 W. Yellow Pine · Structure no. 000000000020160
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1953
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 184 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
East Fork Road over S.Fk.Salmon River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Fork Road over S.Fk.Salmon River in Valley County, Idaho. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 85 years old, older than the Idaho average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2042. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.9 mi (90 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was East Fork Road over S.Fk.Salmon River built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.
What condition is East Fork Road over S.Fk.Salmon River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does East Fork Road over S.Fk.Salmon River carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.
How long is East Fork Road over S.Fk.Salmon River?
The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns East Fork Road over S.Fk.Salmon River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.