US Bridges

Stc 1759;OLD Hw 30 over Drain Ditch

Fair

Caribou County, Idaho · 0.7 W. Bancroft · Structure no. 000000000023310

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stc 1759;OLD Hw 30 over Drain Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Stc 1759;OLD Hw 30 over Drain Ditch in Caribou County, Idaho. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesStc 1759;OLD Hw 30
CrossesDrain Ditch
Location0.7 W. Bancroft
RouteCounty Highway 1759
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.72594, -111.89725
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic225 by 2042
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stc 1759;OLD Hw 30 over Drain Ditch built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stc 1759;OLD Hw 30 over Drain Ditch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Stc 1759;OLD Hw 30 over Drain Ditch carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is Stc 1759;OLD Hw 30 over Drain Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Stc 1759;OLD Hw 30 over Drain Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.