US Bridges

STC2866;BASELINE R over Snake R.(montgomery Br)

Poor

Minidoka County, Idaho · 4.0 E. Rupert · Structure no. 000000000019640

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
960 ft
24 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

STC2866;BASELINE R over Snake R.(montgomery Br) is a concrete tee beam carrying STC2866;BASELINE R over Snake R.(montgomery Br) in Minidoka County, Idaho. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 71 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 4 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.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,250 by 2042. The structure is 960 ft (292.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSTC2866;BASELINE R
CrossesSnake R.(montgomery Br)
Location4.0 E. Rupert
RouteCounty Highway 2866
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.61961, -113.58956
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans24
Design loadHS 20
Structure length960 ft (292.6 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2023)
Projected traffic2,250 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$10 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was STC2866;BASELINE R over Snake R.(montgomery Br) built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is STC2866;BASELINE R over Snake R.(montgomery Br) 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does STC2866;BASELINE R over Snake R.(montgomery Br) carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is STC2866;BASELINE R over Snake R.(montgomery Br)?

The structure is 960 ft (292.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns STC2866;BASELINE R over Snake R.(montgomery Br)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.