SH 48 over Snake River Dry Bed
FairJefferson County, Idaho · 0.5 N. Lewisville · Structure no. 000000000014445
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 118 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 48 over Snake River Dry Bed is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 48 over Snake River Dry Bed in Jefferson County, Idaho. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,850 by 2042. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 40 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 48 over Snake River Dry Bed built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 48 over Snake River Dry Bed 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does SH 48 over Snake River Dry Bed carry?
About 1,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SH 48 over Snake River Dry Bed?
The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns SH 48 over Snake River Dry Bed?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.