Gold Fork RD over Gold Fork River
FairValley County, Idaho · 7.8 E 4.1 S Donnelly · Structure no. 000000000034355
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gold Fork RD over Gold Fork River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gold Fork RD over Gold Fork River in Valley County, Idaho. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gold Fork RD over Gold Fork River built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gold Fork RD over Gold Fork 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Gold Fork RD over Gold Fork River carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is Gold Fork RD over Gold Fork River?
The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Gold Fork RD over Gold Fork River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.