US Bridges

Foundry Road over Sand Creek

Good

Bingham County, Idaho · 2.0 S. 2.0 E. Shelley · Structure no. 000000000022600

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
135
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Foundry Road over Sand Creek is a concrete frame carrying Foundry Road over Sand Creek in Bingham County, Idaho. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 135 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 203 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFoundry Road
CrossesSand Creek
Location2.0 S. 2.0 E. Shelley
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.35471, -112.08526
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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2023)
Projected traffic203 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Foundry Road over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Foundry Road 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Foundry Road over Sand Creek carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Foundry Road over Sand Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Foundry Road over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.