SH 52 over Drain Ditch
FairGem County, Idaho · 5.6 W. Emmett · Structure no. 000000000014630
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 52 over Drain Ditch is a concrete slab carrying SH 52 over Drain Ditch in Gem County, Idaho. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,250 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 52 over Drain Ditch built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 52 over Drain Ditch 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 SH 52 over Drain Ditch carry?
About 3,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SH 52 over Drain Ditch?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns SH 52 over Drain Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.