US Bridges

Stc 1851; E Center over W.Br.Snake R.Valley Cnl

Good

Bingham County, Idaho · In Shelley · Structure no. 000000000019300

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stc 1851; E Center over W.Br.Snake R.Valley Cnl is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Stc 1851; E Center over W.Br.Snake R.Valley Cnl in Bingham County, Idaho. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,250 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesStc 1851; E Center
CrossesW.Br.Snake R.Valley Cnl
LocationIn Shelley
RouteCity Street 1851
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.38141, -112.1158
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 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 width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2023)
Projected traffic2,250 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Stc 1851; E Center over W.Br.Snake R.Valley Cnl built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stc 1851; E Center over W.Br.Snake R.Valley Cnl 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 2023.

How much traffic does Stc 1851; E Center over W.Br.Snake R.Valley Cnl carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Stc 1851; E Center over W.Br.Snake R.Valley Cnl?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Stc 1851; E Center over W.Br.Snake R.Valley Cnl?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.