US Bridges

STC7151;BENTON ST over Portneuf River

Poor

Bannock County, Idaho · In Pocatello;benton ST · Structure no. 000000000022175

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,800
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

STC7151;BENTON ST over Portneuf River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying STC7151;BENTON ST over Portneuf River in Bannock County, Idaho. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 3 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 54 ft wide.

CarriesSTC7151;BENTON ST
CrossesPortneuf River
LocationIn Pocatello;benton ST
RouteCity Street 7151
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.85703, -112.45042
Functional classUrban Collector

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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2023)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$919,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was STC7151;BENTON ST over Portneuf River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is STC7151;BENTON ST over Portneuf River 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 STC7151;BENTON ST over Portneuf River carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is STC7151;BENTON ST over Portneuf River?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns STC7151;BENTON ST over Portneuf River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.