US Bridges

US 20 over Henrys Lake Outlet

Fair

Fremont County, Idaho · 6.0 N. Macks Inn · Structure no. 000000000012690

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 over Henrys Lake Outlet is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 20 over Henrys Lake Outlet in Fremont County, Idaho. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,750 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 20
CrossesHenrys Lake Outlet
Location6.0 N. Macks Inn
RouteU.S. Route 20
CountyFremont County
StateIdaho
Coordinates44.58511, -111.33661
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2023)
Projected traffic9,750 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$982,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 20 over Henrys Lake Outlet built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 20 over Henrys Lake Outlet 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 20 over Henrys Lake Outlet carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 20 over Henrys Lake Outlet?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 20 over Henrys Lake Outlet?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.