US Bridges

US 93 over Jimmy Byrnes Slough

Fair

Lincoln County, Idaho · 0.8 E. Richfield · Structure no. 000000000013160

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 93 over Jimmy Byrnes Slough is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 93 over Jimmy Byrnes Slough in Lincoln County, Idaho. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,950 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.1 mi (108 km).

CarriesUS 93
CrossesJimmy Byrnes Slough
Location0.8 E. Richfield
RouteU.S. Route 93
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.05183, -114.14047
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2023)
Projected traffic1,950 by 2042
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed67.1 mi (108 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 93 over Jimmy Byrnes Slough built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 93 over Jimmy Byrnes Slough 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 2021.

How much traffic does US 93 over Jimmy Byrnes Slough carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is US 93 over Jimmy Byrnes Slough?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns US 93 over Jimmy Byrnes Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.