US Bridges

STC7296;LINCOLN RD over Sand Creek

Good

Bonneville County, Idaho · 0.3 W. Lincoln · Structure no. 000000000020836

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

STC7296;LINCOLN RD over Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying STC7296;LINCOLN RD over Sand Creek in Bonneville County, Idaho. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSTC7296;LINCOLN RD
CrossesSand Creek
Location0.3 W. Lincoln
RouteCounty Highway 7296
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.51136, -111.97089
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2023)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was STC7296;LINCOLN RD over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is STC7296;LINCOLN RD over Sand Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does STC7296;LINCOLN RD over Sand Creek carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is STC7296;LINCOLN RD over Sand Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns STC7296;LINCOLN RD over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.