US Bridges

E 81st S over E. Branch Sand Creek

Fair

Bonneville County, Idaho · 3.0 S. 1.9 W. Ammon · Structure no. 000000000031015

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 81st S over E. Branch Sand Creek is a concrete frame carrying E 81st S over E. Branch Sand Creek in Bonneville County, Idaho. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE 81st S
CrossesE. Branch Sand Creek
Location3.0 S. 1.9 W. Ammon
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.42458, -112.0025
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic225 by 2042
Trucks7%
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

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$284,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E 81st S over E. Branch Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is E 81st S over E. Branch 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 E 81st S over E. Branch Sand Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is E 81st S over E. Branch Sand Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns E 81st S over E. Branch Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.