US Bridges

Park Road over Little Sand Creek

Fair

Bingham County, Idaho · 1.8 N. 4.0 E. Shelley · Structure no. 000000000022490

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
940
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Road over Little Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Park Road over Little Sand Creek in Bingham County, Idaho. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Idaho average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 940 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,410 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPark Road
CrossesLittle Sand Creek
Location1.8 N. 4.0 E. Shelley
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.40844, -112.04369
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 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 closed1.2 mi (2 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 Road over Little Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Road over Little Sand Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Park Road over Little Sand Creek carry?

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

How long is Park Road over Little Sand Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Park Road over Little Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.