US Bridges

Banks Grade over N. Fk. Payette River

Good

Boise County, Idaho · At Banks · Structure no. 000000000026630

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Banks Grade over N. Fk. Payette River is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Banks Grade over N. Fk. Payette River in Boise County, Idaho. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2042. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesBanks Grade
CrossesN. Fk. Payette River
LocationAt Banks
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates44.08472, -116.11475
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2023)
Projected traffic525 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$1.6 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Banks Grade over N. Fk. Payette River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Banks Grade over N. 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Banks Grade over N. Fk. Payette River carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Banks Grade over N. Fk. Payette River?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Banks Grade over N. Fk. Payette River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.