US Bridges

Deadwood Road over Deadwood River

Fair

Valley County, Idaho · 3 N. Deadwood Resv · Structure no. 000000000033840

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deadwood Road over Deadwood River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Deadwood Road over Deadwood River in Valley County, Idaho. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesDeadwood Road
CrossesDeadwood River
Location3 N. Deadwood Resv
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates44.36475, -115.63253
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic45 by 2042
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Deadwood Road over Deadwood River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deadwood Road over Deadwood River 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 Deadwood Road over Deadwood River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is Deadwood Road over Deadwood River?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Deadwood Road over Deadwood River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.