US Bridges

Vinyard Road over I 84;VINYARD RD Gs

PoorClosed to traffic

Jerome County, Idaho · 6.2 E. Twin Falls · Structure no. 000000000024865

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vinyard Road over I 84;VINYARD RD Gs is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vinyard Road over I 84;VINYARD RD Gs in Jerome County, Idaho. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Idaho average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2042. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesVinyard Road
CrossesI 84;VINYARD RD Gs
Location6.2 E. Twin Falls
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJerome County
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.59028, -114.32417
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2023)
Projected traffic105 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
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 Vinyard Road over I 84;VINYARD RD Gs built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vinyard Road over I 84;VINYARD RD Gs in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Vinyard Road over I 84;VINYARD RD Gs carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Vinyard Road over I 84;VINYARD RD Gs?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Vinyard Road over I 84;VINYARD RD Gs?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.