US Bridges

Park Rd; S 5th W over Sand Creek

Good

Bingham County, Idaho · 0.8 N. 4.0 E. Shelley · Structure no. 000000000022320

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
940
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Rd; S 5th W over Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Park Rd; S 5th W over Sand Creek in Bingham County, Idaho. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 940 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,410 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPark Rd; S 5th W
CrossesSand Creek
Location0.8 N. 4.0 E. Shelley
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.39317, -112.04369
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic940 (2023)
Projected traffic1,410 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Park Rd; S 5th W over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Rd; S 5th W over Sand Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Park Rd; S 5th W over Sand Creek carry?

About 940 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Park Rd; S 5th W over Sand Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Park Rd; S 5th W over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.