US Bridges

Stc 6703; E 65th S over E.Fk. Sand Creek

Fair

Bonneville County, Idaho · 2.0 S. 2.6 E. Idaho Falls · Structure no. 000000000020765

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stc 6703; E 65th S over E.Fk. Sand Creek is a concrete frame carrying Stc 6703; E 65th S over E.Fk. Sand Creek in Bonneville County, Idaho. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesStc 6703; E 65th S
CrossesE.Fk. Sand Creek
Location2.0 S. 2.6 E. Idaho Falls
RouteCity Street 6703
CountyBonneville County
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.43689, -111.99219
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2023)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Stc 6703; E 65th S over E.Fk. Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stc 6703; E 65th S over E.Fk. Sand 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Stc 6703; E 65th S over E.Fk. Sand Creek carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Stc 6703; E 65th S over E.Fk. Sand Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Stc 6703; E 65th S over E.Fk. Sand Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.