US Bridges

Whitehawk L.O. Rd. over Bear Valley Creek

Good

Valley County, Idaho · 5 MI E. Deadwood Rsrvoir · Structure no. 040205000001122

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12
2018 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Whitehawk L.O. Rd. over Bear Valley Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Whitehawk L.O. Rd. over Bear Valley Creek in Valley County, Idaho. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesWhitehawk L.O. Rd.
CrossesBear Valley Creek
Location5 MI E. Deadwood Rsrvoir
RouteFederal Lands Road 569
StateIdaho
Coordinates44.28543, -115.48835
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (2018)
Projected traffic18 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Whitehawk L.O. Rd. over Bear Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whitehawk L.O. Rd. over Bear Valley 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Whitehawk L.O. Rd. over Bear Valley Creek carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Whitehawk L.O. Rd. over Bear Valley Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Whitehawk L.O. Rd. over Bear Valley Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.