US Bridges

Montour Road over Payette Rvr(montour Br)

Fair

Gem County, Idaho · 0.6 N. 0.3 W. Montour · Structure no. 000000000019945

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
309 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Montour Road over Payette Rvr(montour Br) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Montour Road over Payette Rvr(montour Br) in Gem County, Idaho. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 5 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 465 by 2042. The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesMontour Road
CrossesPayette Rvr(montour Br)
Location0.6 N. 0.3 W. Montour
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.93169, -116.33503
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length309 ft (94.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2023)
Projected traffic465 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Montour Road over Payette Rvr(montour Br) built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Montour Road over Payette Rvr(montour Br) 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 2023.

How much traffic does Montour Road over Payette Rvr(montour Br) carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Montour Road over Payette Rvr(montour Br)?

The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Montour Road over Payette Rvr(montour Br)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.