US Bridges

SH 52 over Snake River;payette Br.

Poor

Payette County, Idaho · Id-Or Line;payette · Structure no. 000000000014565

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
689 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 52 over Snake River;payette Br. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 52 over Snake River;payette Br. in Payette County, Idaho. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,650 by 2042. The structure is 689 ft (210 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 52
CrossesSnake River;payette Br.
LocationId-Or Line;payette
RouteState Highway 52
CountyPayette County
StateIdaho
Coordinates44.09491, -116.93959
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length689 ft (210 m)
Longest span239 ft (72.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2023)
Projected traffic7,650 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$10.1 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 52 over Snake River;payette Br. built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 52 over Snake River;payette 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 SH 52 over Snake River;payette Br. carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 52 over Snake River;payette Br.?

The structure is 689 ft (210 m) long with a longest span of 239 ft (72.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 52 over Snake River;payette Br.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.