US Bridges

Park Avenue over W.Br.Snake R.Valley Cnl

Fair

Bingham County, Idaho · 0.9 S. Shelley · Structure no. 000000000022895

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
520
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Avenue over W.Br.Snake R.Valley Cnl is a concrete frame carrying Park Avenue over W.Br.Snake R.Valley Cnl in Bingham County, Idaho. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 48 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPark Avenue
CrossesW.Br.Snake R.Valley Cnl
Location0.9 S. Shelley
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBingham County
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.36744, -112.12336
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2023)
Projected traffic780 by 2042
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Avenue over W.Br.Snake R.Valley Cnl built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Avenue over W.Br.Snake R.Valley 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 2023.

How much traffic does Park Avenue over W.Br.Snake R.Valley Cnl carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is Park Avenue over W.Br.Snake R.Valley Cnl?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Park Avenue over W.Br.Snake R.Valley Cnl?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.