US Bridges

Payne Road over I 15 Nb-Sb;payne Rd.Gs

Fair

Bonneville County, Idaho · 5.6 N. 1.7 W. Idaho Falls · Structure no. 000000000031390

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Payne Road over I 15 Nb-Sb;payne Rd.Gs is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Payne Road over I 15 Nb-Sb;payne Rd.Gs in Bonneville County, Idaho. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 6 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2042. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPayne Road
CrossesI 15 Nb-Sb;payne Rd.Gs
Location5.6 N. 1.7 W. Idaho Falls
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBonneville County
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.56983, -112.07297
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2023)
Projected traffic570 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Payne Road over I 15 Nb-Sb;payne Rd.Gs built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Payne Road over I 15 Nb-Sb;payne Rd.Gs 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Payne Road over I 15 Nb-Sb;payne Rd.Gs carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Payne Road over I 15 Nb-Sb;payne Rd.Gs?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Payne Road over I 15 Nb-Sb;payne Rd.Gs?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.