US Bridges

Stc 3851;HEXON RD over Boise River

PoorClosed to traffic

Canyon County, Idaho · 0.4 S. 1.2 W. Parma · Structure no. 000000000027415

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
331 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
560
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Stc 3851;HEXON RD over Boise River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stc 3851;HEXON RD over Boise River in Canyon County, Idaho. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 71 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 560 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2042. The structure is 331 ft (100.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesStc 3851;HEXON RD
CrossesBoise River
Location0.4 S. 1.2 W. Parma
RouteCounty Highway 3851
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.78158, -116.97264
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadH 15
Structure length331 ft (100.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2023)
Projected traffic840 by 2042
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stc 3851;HEXON RD over Boise River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Stc 3851;HEXON RD over Boise River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Stc 3851;HEXON RD over Boise River carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Stc 3851;HEXON RD over Boise River?

The structure is 331 ft (100.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Stc 3851;HEXON RD over Boise River?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.