US Bridges

Stc 3944;ELO Road over Lake Fork Creek

Fair

Valley County, Idaho · 2.7 S. 2.6 E. Mccall · Structure no. 000000000028660

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stc 3944;ELO Road over Lake Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Stc 3944;ELO Road over Lake Fork Creek in Valley County, Idaho. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,250 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesStc 3944;ELO Road
CrossesLake Fork Creek
Location2.7 S. 2.6 E. Mccall
RouteCounty Highway 3944
CountyValley County
StateIdaho
Coordinates44.87239, -116.04642
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2023)
Projected traffic2,250 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$873,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stc 3944;ELO Road over Lake Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stc 3944;ELO Road 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 2023.

How much traffic does Stc 3944;ELO Road over Lake Fork Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Stc 3944;ELO Road over Lake Fork Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Stc 3944;ELO Road over Lake Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.