US Bridges

US 20 over Henrys Fk. Snake River

Good

Fremont County, Idaho · 2 N. Ashton · Structure no. 000000000012671

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
458 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 over Henrys Fk. Snake River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 20 over Henrys Fk. Snake River in Fremont County, Idaho. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Idaho average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,950 by 2042. The structure is 458 ft (139.6 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS 20
CrossesHenrys Fk. Snake River
Location2 N. Ashton
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateIdaho
Coordinates44.11086, -111.44878
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length458 ft (139.6 m)
Longest span212 ft (64.6 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2023)
Projected traffic7,950 by 2042
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 20 over Henrys Fk. Snake River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 20 over Henrys Fk. Snake River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does US 20 over Henrys Fk. Snake River carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US 20 over Henrys Fk. Snake River?

The structure is 458 ft (139.6 m) long with a longest span of 212 ft (64.6 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns US 20 over Henrys Fk. Snake River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.