US Bridges

Thomason Lane over Little Weiser River

Fair

Washington County, Idaho · 0.5 S. 5.8 E. Cambridge · Structure no. 000000000028886

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thomason Lane over Little Weiser River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Thomason Lane over Little Weiser River in Washington County, Idaho. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2039. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesThomason Lane
CrossesLittle Weiser River
Location0.5 S. 5.8 E. Cambridge
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates44.56331, -116.55936
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2023)
Projected traffic90 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Thomason Lane over Little Weiser River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thomason Lane over Little Weiser 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Thomason Lane over Little Weiser River carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Thomason Lane over Little Weiser River?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Thomason Lane over Little Weiser River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.