US Bridges

W 4000 N over Warm Slough

Fair

Madison County, Idaho · 3.8 N. 4.2 W. Rexburg · Structure no. 000000000032850

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 4000 N over Warm Slough is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying W 4000 N over Warm Slough in Madison 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2039. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesW 4000 N
CrossesWarm Slough
Location3.8 N. 4.2 W. Rexburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.88158, -111.87303
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic75 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$672,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W 4000 N over Warm Slough built?

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

What condition is W 4000 N over Warm 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does W 4000 N over Warm Slough carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is W 4000 N over Warm Slough?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns W 4000 N over Warm Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.