US Bridges

SH 46 over I 84 Eb-Wb;s.Wendell Ic

Fair

Gooding County, Idaho · Near Wendell Scl · Structure no. 000000000014320

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
281 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 46 over I 84 Eb-Wb;s.Wendell Ic is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SH 46 over I 84 Eb-Wb;s.Wendell Ic in Gooding County, Idaho. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2042. The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long and 71 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 46
CrossesI 84 Eb-Wb;s.Wendell Ic
LocationNear Wendell Scl
RouteState Highway 46
CountyGooding County
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.76578, -114.70389
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length281 ft (85.6 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2023)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 46 over I 84 Eb-Wb;s.Wendell Ic built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 46 over I 84 Eb-Wb;s.Wendell Ic 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does SH 46 over I 84 Eb-Wb;s.Wendell Ic carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 46 over I 84 Eb-Wb;s.Wendell Ic?

The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns SH 46 over I 84 Eb-Wb;s.Wendell Ic?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.