US Bridges

Abstein Lane over E.Fk. of S.Fk.Salmon Rvr

FairPosted for load

Valley County, Idaho · In Yellow Pine · Structure no. 000000000033925

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Abstein Lane over E.Fk. of S.Fk.Salmon Rvr is a steel truss - thru carrying Abstein Lane over E.Fk. of S.Fk.Salmon Rvr in Valley County, Idaho. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 105 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2039. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesAbstein Lane
CrossesE.Fk. of S.Fk.Salmon Rvr
LocationIn Yellow Pine
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyValley County
StateIdaho
Coordinates44.96792, -115.4865
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.
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic45 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$680,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Abstein Lane over E.Fk. of S.Fk.Salmon Rvr built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is Abstein Lane over E.Fk. of S.Fk.Salmon Rvr 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 Abstein Lane over E.Fk. of S.Fk.Salmon Rvr carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Abstein Lane over E.Fk. of S.Fk.Salmon Rvr?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Abstein Lane over E.Fk. of S.Fk.Salmon Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.