Brownlee Road over Payette River;gardena Br
FairPosted for loadBoise County, Idaho · At Gardena · Structure no. 000000000026700
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1960
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 292 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brownlee Road over Payette River;gardena Br is a steel truss - thru carrying Brownlee Road over Payette River;gardena Br in Boise County, Idaho. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 105 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2042. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Brownlee Road over Payette River;gardena Br built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.
What condition is Brownlee Road over Payette River;gardena Br 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Brownlee Road over Payette River;gardena Br carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Brownlee Road over Payette River;gardena Br?
The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Brownlee Road over Payette River;gardena Br?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.