US Bridges

US 20 Wbl over Snake River Dry Bed Cnl

Fair

Jefferson County, Idaho · 2.3 N. Rigby · Structure no. 000000000012470

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 Wbl over Snake River Dry Bed Cnl is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 20 Wbl over Snake River Dry Bed Cnl in Jefferson County, Idaho. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 9,750 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,625 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 20 Wbl
CrossesSnake River Dry Bed Cnl
Location2.3 N. Rigby
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.70064, -111.89781
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,750 (2023)
Projected traffic14,625 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 20 Wbl over Snake River Dry Bed Cnl built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 20 Wbl over Snake River Dry Bed Cnl 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 20 Wbl over Snake River Dry Bed Cnl carry?

About 9,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 20 Wbl over Snake River Dry Bed Cnl?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 20 Wbl over Snake River Dry Bed Cnl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.