Lower Crane Road over Crane Creek
PoorWashington County, Idaho · 3.6 N. 10.3 E. Weiser · Structure no. 000000000028855
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 61 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lower Crane Road over Crane Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lower Crane Road over Crane Creek in Washington County, Idaho. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 70 years old, older than the Idaho average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2039. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Lower Crane Road over Crane Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is Lower Crane Road over Crane Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Lower Crane Road over Crane Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Lower Crane Road over Crane Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Lower Crane Road over Crane Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.