US Bridges

Scheline Lane over Lake Fork Creek

Fair

Valley County, Idaho · 3.0 N. 0.5 W. Donnelly · Structure no. 000000000028595

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scheline Lane over Lake Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Scheline Lane over Lake Fork Creek in Valley County, Idaho. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2039. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesScheline Lane
CrossesLake Fork Creek
Location3.0 N. 0.5 W. Donnelly
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates44.77469, -116.08422
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2023)
Projected traffic135 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Scheline Lane over Lake Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scheline Lane over Lake Fork Creek 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 Scheline Lane over Lake Fork Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Scheline Lane over Lake Fork Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Scheline Lane over Lake Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.