US Bridges

Sheep Trail over Aberdeen Springfield Cnl

Fair

Bingham County, Idaho · 1.5 N. 0.1 E. Pingree · Structure no. 000000000022795

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sheep Trail over Aberdeen Springfield Cnl is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Sheep Trail over Aberdeen Springfield 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2039. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSheep Trail
CrossesAberdeen Springfield Cnl
Location1.5 N. 0.1 E. Pingree
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBingham County
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.13922, -112.59353
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.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic300 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$936,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sheep Trail over Aberdeen Springfield Cnl built?

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

What condition is Sheep Trail over Aberdeen Springfield Cnl 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Sheep Trail over Aberdeen Springfield Cnl carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sheep Trail over Aberdeen Springfield Cnl?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Sheep Trail over Aberdeen Springfield Cnl?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.