US Bridges

US 95 over Snake River;homedale Br.

Fair

Owyhee County, Idaho · At Homedale Ecl · Structure no. 000000000018050

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
687 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 95 over Snake River;homedale Br. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 95 over Snake River;homedale Br. in Owyhee County, Idaho. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,500 by 2042. The structure is 687 ft (209.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 95
CrossesSnake River;homedale Br.
LocationAt Homedale Ecl
RouteU.S. Route 95
CountyOwyhee County
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.61869, -116.92393
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length687 ft (209.4 m)
Longest span185 ft (56.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2023)
Projected traffic16,500 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$10.7 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 95 over Snake River;homedale Br. built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 95 over Snake River;homedale Br. 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 95 over Snake River;homedale Br. carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 95 over Snake River;homedale Br.?

The structure is 687 ft (209.4 m) long with a longest span of 185 ft (56.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 95 over Snake River;homedale Br.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.