US Bridges

Gem Islnd S Access over Payette River Tributary

Fair

Gem County, Idaho · In Emmett · Structure no. 000000000028152

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gem Islnd S Access over Payette River Tributary is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Gem Islnd S Access over Payette River Tributary in Gem County, Idaho. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2039. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesGem Islnd S Access
CrossesPayette River Tributary
LocationIn Emmett
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGem County
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.87705, -116.50548
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic150 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Gem Islnd S Access over Payette River Tributary built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gem Islnd S Access over Payette River Tributary 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Gem Islnd S Access over Payette River Tributary carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Gem Islnd S Access over Payette River Tributary?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Gem Islnd S Access over Payette River Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.