SH 78 over Birch Creek

Fair Condition72 years old580 vehicles/day

Location

StateIdaho
CountyOwyhee
Location24.8 E. Murphy
CarriesSH 78
CrossesBirch Creek
Coordinates43.02567, -116.18897

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignFrame
Total Length27.9 ft (8.5 m)
Max Span23.0 ft (7 m)
Deck Width32.2 ft (9.8 m)
Deck Area83.3 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1954

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic580 (2023)
Truck Traffic57%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection824
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceHistorical significance is not determined
Structure Number000000000015285

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