US Bridges

Sandpiper Way over W Fk Sand Creek

Good

Bonneville County, Idaho · 1.4 S 2.3 E Idaho Falls · Structure no. 000000000031288

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sandpiper Way over W Fk Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Sandpiper Way over W Fk Sand Creek in Bonneville County, Idaho. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSandpiper Way
CrossesW Fk Sand Creek
Location1.4 S 2.3 E Idaho Falls
RouteCity Street 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.44717, -111.99822
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic200 by 2042
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Sandpiper Way over W Fk Sand Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sandpiper Way 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Sandpiper Way over W Fk Sand Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Sandpiper Way over W Fk Sand Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Sandpiper Way over W Fk Sand Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.