US Bridges

Fruitvale Road over Weiser River

Fair

Adams County, Idaho · 2.9 S. 2.7 W. Evergreen · Structure no. 000000000026546

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fruitvale Road over Weiser River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fruitvale Road over Weiser River in Adams County, Idaho. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFruitvale Road
CrossesWeiser River
Location2.9 S. 2.7 W. Evergreen
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates44.84575, -116.44306
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2023)
Projected traffic120 by 2042
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Fruitvale Road over Weiser River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fruitvale Road over 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Fruitvale Road over Weiser River carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is Fruitvale Road over Weiser River?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Fruitvale Road over Weiser River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.