US Bridges

Sma 7436; Ammon RD over Sand Creek

Fair

Bonneville County, Idaho · 0.5 N. Lincoln · Structure no. 000000000020785

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,300
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sma 7436; Ammon RD over Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Sma 7436; Ammon RD over Sand Creek in Bonneville County, Idaho. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 59 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.

It carries about 8,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,450 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSma 7436; Ammon RD
CrossesSand Creek
Location0.5 N. Lincoln
RouteCounty Highway 7436
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.52042, -111.96411
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,300 (2023)
Projected traffic12,450 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sma 7436; Ammon RD over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Sma 7436; Ammon RD over 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 2023.

How much traffic does Sma 7436; Ammon RD over Sand Creek carry?

About 8,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sma 7436; Ammon RD over Sand Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Sma 7436; Ammon RD over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.