Lake Way over North Fork Payette River
FairValley County, Idaho · Downstream of Cascade Dam · Structure no. 15CAS002
- Built
- 1913
- 112 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 104 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Reclamation
About this bridge
Lake Way over North Fork Payette River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lake Way over North Fork Payette River in Valley County, Idaho. It was built in 1913, so it is 112 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.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2042. The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lake Way over North Fork Payette River built?
It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lake Way over North Fork Payette 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Lake Way over North Fork Payette River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Lake Way over North Fork Payette River?
The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Lake Way over North Fork Payette River?
It is owned by the Bureau of Reclamation.