US Bridges

Telford RD;49th N over Sand Creek

Good

Bonneville County, Idaho · 3.4 N. 6.3 E. Idaho Falls · Structure no. 000000000031240

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,400
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Telford RD;49th N over Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Telford RD;49th N over Sand Creek in Bonneville County, Idaho. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTelford RD;49th N
CrossesSand Creek
Location3.4 N. 6.3 E. Idaho Falls
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.53972, -111.95753
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2023)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Telford RD;49th N over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Telford RD;49th N 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Telford RD;49th N over Sand Creek carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Telford RD;49th N over Sand Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Telford RD;49th N over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.