US Bridges

Crane Crk Res RD over Crane Creek

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Idaho · 7.8 S. 5.9 E. Midvale · Structure no. 000000000028880

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crane Crk Res RD over Crane Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Crane Crk Res RD over Crane Creek in Washington County, Idaho. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8 by 2039. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCrane Crk Res RD
CrossesCrane Creek
Location7.8 S. 5.9 E. Midvale
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateIdaho
Coordinates44.35739, -116.61764
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2023)
Projected traffic8 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$816,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Crane Crk Res RD over Crane Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crane Crk Res RD over Crane Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Crane Crk Res RD over Crane Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Crane Crk Res RD over Crane Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Crane Crk Res RD over Crane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.