US Bridges

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

Fair

Gooding County, Idaho · 1.3 W. Wendell · Structure no. 000000000014410

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
340 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 46 Spur over I 84 Eb-Wb;w.Wendell Ic is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 46 Spur over I 84 Eb-Wb;w.Wendell Ic in Gooding County, Idaho. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,950 by 2042. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 46 Spur
CrossesI 84 Eb-Wb;w.Wendell Ic
Location1.3 W. Wendell
RouteState Highway 46
CountyGooding County
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.77551, -114.72633
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2023)
Projected traffic4,950 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 46 Spur over I 84 Eb-Wb;w.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 Spur over I 84 Eb-Wb;w.Wendell Ic carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

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

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.