US Bridges

STC3832;PORTER Crk over Porter Creek

Fair

Boise County, Idaho · Horseshoe Bend · Structure no. 000000000026640

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

STC3832;PORTER Crk over Porter Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying STC3832;PORTER Crk over Porter Creek in Boise County, Idaho. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSTC3832;PORTER Crk
CrossesPorter Creek
LocationHorseshoe Bend
RouteCounty Highway 3832
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.94761, -116.19322
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic450 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 STC3832;PORTER Crk over Porter Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is STC3832;PORTER Crk over Porter Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does STC3832;PORTER Crk over Porter Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is STC3832;PORTER Crk over Porter Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns STC3832;PORTER Crk over Porter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.