US Bridges

E 49th S over W.Fk. Sand Creek

Good

Bonneville County, Idaho · 1.0 S. 2.6 E. Idaho Falls · Structure no. 000000000031285

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,700
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 49th S over W.Fk. Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying E 49th S over W.Fk. Sand Creek in Bonneville County, Idaho. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 3,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,550 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE 49th S
CrossesW.Fk. Sand Creek
Location1.0 S. 2.6 E. Idaho Falls
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.45339, -111.99142
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2023)
Projected traffic5,550 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E 49th S over W.Fk. Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is E 49th S over W.Fk. 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 2024.

How much traffic does E 49th S over W.Fk. Sand Creek carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is E 49th S over W.Fk. Sand Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns E 49th S over W.Fk. Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.