US Bridges

US 20 Eb-Wb over SH 48;RIGBY Gs

Fair

Jefferson County, Idaho · In Rigby · Structure no. 000000000012440

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 Eb-Wb over SH 48;RIGBY Gs is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 20 Eb-Wb over SH 48;RIGBY Gs in Jefferson County, Idaho. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 28,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,750 by 2042. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 20 Eb-Wb
CrossesSH 48;RIGBY Gs
LocationIn Rigby
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.66989, -111.91236
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.3 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,500 (2023)
Projected traffic42,750 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 20 Eb-Wb over SH 48;RIGBY Gs built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 20 Eb-Wb over SH 48;RIGBY Gs 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 20 Eb-Wb over SH 48;RIGBY Gs carry?

About 28,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 20 Eb-Wb over SH 48;RIGBY Gs?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns US 20 Eb-Wb over SH 48;RIGBY Gs?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.