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Operational Description

The Road and Bridge Department maintains 731 total road miles. 245 miles of paved surface and 486 miles of gravel or native soil surfaces. 76 Nationally Registered Bridges with many additional non-registered bridges due to their small size. This maintenance is spread over 3,733 square miles including High Valley and the areas of Warm Lake, Yellow Pine, Big Creek, Bear Valley, Deadwood, and Trails End. Most Back Country Roads are closed through the winter and melt off in the spring. Yellow Pine and Johnson Creek can be accessed year-round using the South Fork Road.

Winter Maintenance

Valley County is responsible for maintaining county roads within unincorporated areas, subject to the limits of available funding. Decisions regarding whether a road will be plowed are made by the Board of County Commissioners, based on budget constraints as well as the availability of equipment and qualified operators.

Development Pre-Application Coordination

For Planning and Zoning (development) applications—including conditional use permits requiring Road and Bridge Department review—please contact the main office at (208) 382 7195 to schedule a pre application meeting with staff. Providing a scaled plan or drawing is often very helpful for discussion.