Deer Creek Road over Bear Valley Creek
FairValley County, Idaho · 21 N. Lowman · Structure no. 000000000033800
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Deer Creek Road over Bear Valley Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Deer Creek Road over Bear Valley Creek in Valley County, Idaho. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2039. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Deer Creek Road over Bear Valley Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Deer Creek Road over Bear Valley 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 Deer Creek Road over Bear Valley Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is Deer Creek Road over Bear Valley Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Deer Creek Road over Bear Valley Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.