US Bridges

US 2 over Uprr;moyie Springs Op

Fair

Boundary County, Idaho · In Moyie Springs · Structure no. 000000000010030

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 2 over Uprr;moyie Springs Op is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 2 over Uprr;moyie Springs Op in Boundary County, Idaho. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,900 by 2042. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 2
CrossesUprr;moyie Springs Op
LocationIn Moyie Springs
RouteU.S. Route 2
CountyBoundary County
StateIdaho
Coordinates48.73061, -116.18108
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2023)
Projected traffic3,900 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed36 mi (58 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 2 over Uprr;moyie Springs Op built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 2 over Uprr;moyie Springs Op 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 2 over Uprr;moyie Springs Op carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 2 over Uprr;moyie Springs Op?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 2 over Uprr;moyie Springs Op?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.