US Bridges

S 25 E; S Hitt RD over Sand Creek

Poor

Bonneville County, Idaho · In Idaho Falls · Structure no. 000000000031407

Built
1994
31 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,500
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 25 E; S Hitt RD over Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 25 E; S Hitt RD over Sand Creek in Bonneville County, Idaho. It was built in 1994 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 31 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 27,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,250 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 117 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS 25 E; S Hitt RD
CrossesSand Creek
LocationIn Idaho Falls
RouteCity Street 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.47581, -111.98453
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating7.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.7 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,500 (2023)
Projected traffic41,250 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S 25 E; S Hitt RD over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is S 25 E; S Hitt RD 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does S 25 E; S Hitt RD over Sand Creek carry?

About 27,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S 25 E; S Hitt RD over Sand Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns S 25 E; S Hitt RD over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.