US Bridges

SH 21 over S.Fk.Payette River

Good

Boise County, Idaho · 18.9 Ne. Lowman · Structure no. 000000000012905

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
175 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 21 over S.Fk.Payette River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 21 over S.Fk.Payette River in Boise County, Idaho. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2042. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSH 21
CrossesS.Fk.Payette River
Location18.9 Ne. Lowman
RouteState Highway 21
StateIdaho
Coordinates44.13718, -115.31059
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2023)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 21 over S.Fk.Payette River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 21 over S.Fk.Payette River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SH 21 over S.Fk.Payette River carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 21 over S.Fk.Payette River?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SH 21 over S.Fk.Payette River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.