US Bridges

US 20 Ebl over Thorton Ic

Good

Madison County, Idaho · At Thorton · Structure no. 000000000034690

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 Ebl over Thorton Ic is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 20 Ebl over Thorton Ic in Madison County, Idaho. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Idaho average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,250 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,875 by 2042. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesUS 20 Ebl
CrossesThorton Ic
LocationAt Thorton
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.76183, -111.84444
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,250 (2023)
Projected traffic22,875 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 20 Ebl over Thorton Ic built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 20 Ebl over Thorton Ic in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does US 20 Ebl over Thorton Ic carry?

About 15,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 20 Ebl over Thorton Ic?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 20 Ebl over Thorton Ic?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.