US Bridges

US 30 over Uprr; Soda Springs Op

Fair

Caribou County, Idaho · Near Soda Springs Ecl · Structure no. 000000000013740

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
114 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30 over Uprr; Soda Springs Op is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 30 over Uprr; Soda Springs Op in Caribou County, Idaho. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,250 by 2042. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.1 mi (108 km).

CarriesUS 30
CrossesUprr; Soda Springs Op
LocationNear Soda Springs Ecl
RouteU.S. Route 30
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.64772, -111.57611
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2023)
Projected traffic5,250 by 2042
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed67.1 mi (108 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 30 over Uprr; Soda Springs Op built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 30 over Uprr; Soda 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 30 over Uprr; Soda Springs Op carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is US 30 over Uprr; Soda Springs Op?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 30 over Uprr; Soda Springs Op?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.