N 45th E over Sand Creek
PoorPosted for loadBonneville County, Idaho · 4.1 N. 4.8 E. Idaho Falls · Structure no. 000000000031290
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 71 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
N 45th E over Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying N 45th E over Sand Creek in Bonneville County, Idaho. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Idaho average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,150 by 2042. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N 45th E over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is N 45th E over Sand Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does N 45th E over Sand Creek carry?
About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is N 45th E over Sand Creek?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns N 45th E over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.