US Bridges

Elk Summit RD over Pilot Creek

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Valley County, Idaho · 12.9 N 2.1 W Yellow Pine · Structure no. 000000000033600

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elk Summit RD over Pilot Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elk Summit RD over Pilot Creek in Valley County, Idaho. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Idaho average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23 by 2039. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesElk Summit RD
CrossesPilot Creek
Location12.9 N 2.1 W Yellow Pine
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyValley County
StateIdaho
Coordinates45.15203, -115.53919
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating83 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2023)
Projected traffic23 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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$561,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elk Summit RD over Pilot Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elk Summit RD over Pilot Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Elk Summit RD over Pilot Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Elk Summit RD over Pilot Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Elk Summit RD over Pilot Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.