US Bridges

Palomino Drive over Sand Creek

Fair

Bonneville County, Idaho · 2.6 N. 0.1 E. Taylorville · Structure no. 000000000021143

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Palomino Drive over Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Palomino Drive over Sand Creek in Bonneville County, Idaho. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesPalomino Drive
CrossesSand Creek
Location2.6 N. 0.1 E. Taylorville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBonneville County
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.41911, -112.03183
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic75 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$422,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Palomino Drive over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Palomino Drive 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Palomino Drive over Sand Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Palomino Drive over Sand Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Palomino Drive over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.