US Bridges

Eastside Drive over Texas Slough

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Madison County, Idaho · 0.3 W 0.8 S Thornton · Structure no. 000000000036210

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eastside Drive over Texas Slough is a concrete frame carrying Eastside Drive over Texas Slough in Madison County, Idaho. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesEastside Drive
CrossesTexas Slough
Location0.3 W 0.8 S Thornton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMadison County
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.74653, -111.85183
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2023)
Projected traffic105 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eastside Drive over Texas Slough built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eastside Drive over Texas Slough 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Eastside Drive over Texas Slough carry?

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

How long is Eastside Drive over Texas Slough?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Eastside Drive over Texas Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.