US Bridges

US 30 over Portneuf River

Good

Bannock County, Idaho · Pocatello Wcl · Structure no. 000000000013696

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30 over Portneuf River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 30 over Portneuf River in Bannock 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,950 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 30
CrossesPortneuf River
LocationPocatello Wcl
RouteU.S. Route 30
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.90683, -112.51217
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2023)
Projected traffic7,950 by 2042
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 30 over Portneuf River built?

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

What condition is US 30 over Portneuf River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does US 30 over Portneuf River carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 30 over Portneuf River?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns US 30 over Portneuf River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.