US Bridges

Stc 2842;E Ey Road over Raft River

FairPosted for load

Cassia County, Idaho · 2.0 S. 3.2 E. Almo · Structure no. 000000000023948

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stc 2842;E Ey Road over Raft River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stc 2842;E Ey Road over Raft River in Cassia County, Idaho. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2039. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesStc 2842;E Ey Road
CrossesRaft River
Location2.0 S. 3.2 E. Almo
RouteCounty Highway 2842
CountyCassia County
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.06769, -113.57128
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2023)
Projected traffic90 by 2039
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$523,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stc 2842;E Ey Road over Raft River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stc 2842;E Ey Road over Raft River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Stc 2842;E Ey Road over Raft River carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is Stc 2842;E Ey Road over Raft River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Stc 2842;E Ey Road over Raft River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.