US Bridges

N 3800 E over Fall River

Fair

Fremont County, Idaho · 1.6 S. 2.8 E. Ashton · Structure no. 000000000031911

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
163 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N 3800 E over Fall River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N 3800 E over Fall River in Fremont County, Idaho. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2039. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesN 3800 E
CrossesFall River
Location1.6 S. 2.8 E. Ashton
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates44.04778, -111.39844
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic38 by 2039
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N 3800 E over Fall River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is N 3800 E over Fall 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does N 3800 E over Fall River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N 3800 E over Fall River?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns N 3800 E over Fall River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.