US Bridges

N 4950 E over Dry Bed Snake River

Fair

Jefferson County, Idaho · 1.0 N. 3.1 E. Ririe · Structure no. 000000000032460

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
124 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
560
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N 4950 E over Dry Bed Snake River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N 4950 E over Dry Bed Snake River in Jefferson County, Idaho. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 560 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2042. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesN 4950 E
CrossesDry Bed Snake River
Location1.0 N. 3.1 E. Ririe
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.6385, -111.71592
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2023)
Projected traffic840 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N 4950 E over Dry Bed Snake River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is N 4950 E over Dry Bed Snake River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does N 4950 E over Dry Bed Snake River carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is N 4950 E over Dry Bed Snake River?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns N 4950 E over Dry Bed Snake River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.