US Bridges

Sand Creek RD;900N over E.Br.Snake R.Valley Cnl

Fair

Bingham County, Idaho · 4.0 S. 1.1E. Shelley · Structure no. 000000000023035

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sand Creek RD;900N over E.Br.Snake R.Valley Cnl is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Sand Creek RD;900N over E.Br.Snake R.Valley Cnl in Bingham County, Idaho. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSand Creek RD;900N
CrossesE.Br.Snake R.Valley Cnl
Location4.0 S. 1.1E. Shelley
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBingham County
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.32592, -112.10175
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic150 by 2039
Trucks10%
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 Sand Creek RD;900N over E.Br.Snake R.Valley Cnl built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sand Creek RD;900N over E.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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Sand Creek RD;900N over E.Br.Snake R.Valley Cnl carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sand Creek RD;900N over E.Br.Snake R.Valley Cnl?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Sand Creek RD;900N over E.Br.Snake R.Valley Cnl?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.