US Bridges

SH 47 over Robison Creek

Good

Fremont County, Idaho · 8.5 E. Ashton · Structure no. 000000000014420

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
510
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 47 over Robison Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 47 over Robison Creek in Fremont County, Idaho. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 510 vehicles a day, roughly 53% of them trucks, projected to reach 765 by 2042. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesSH 47
CrossesRobison Creek
Location8.5 E. Ashton
RouteState Highway 47
StateIdaho
Coordinates44.11431, -111.32483
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (2023)
Projected traffic765 by 2042
Trucks53%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SH 47 over Robison Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 47 over Robison Creek 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does SH 47 over Robison Creek carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 53% are trucks.

How long is SH 47 over Robison Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SH 47 over Robison Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.