Dagger Falls Road over Bear Valley Creek
GoodValley County, Idaho · 1 MI N. of Bruce Meadows · Structure no. 040205000013098
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 116 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Dagger Falls Road over Bear Valley Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dagger Falls Road over Bear Valley Creek in Valley County, Idaho. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dagger Falls Road over Bear Valley Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dagger Falls Road 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 Dagger Falls Road over Bear Valley Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).
How long is Dagger Falls Road over Bear Valley Creek?
The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Dagger Falls Road over Bear Valley Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.