US Bridges

E. Sublette Road over Portneuf Marsh Val.Cnl

Poor

Bannock County, Idaho · 1.2 N. 0.5 E. Arimo · Structure no. 000000000022025

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Sublette Road over Portneuf Marsh Val.Cnl is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying E. Sublette Road over Portneuf Marsh Val.Cnl in Bannock County, Idaho. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Idaho average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesE. Sublette Road
CrossesPortneuf Marsh Val.Cnl
Location1.2 N. 0.5 E. Arimo
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.57856, -112.16139
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic75 by 2039
Trucks10%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$270,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E. Sublette Road over Portneuf Marsh Val.Cnl built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. Sublette Road over Portneuf Marsh Val.Cnl in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does E. Sublette Road over Portneuf Marsh Val.Cnl carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E. Sublette Road over Portneuf Marsh Val.Cnl?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns E. Sublette Road over Portneuf Marsh Val.Cnl?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.