US Bridges

SH 52 over Uprr;payette Overpass

Fair

Payette County, Idaho · In Payette · Structure no. 000000000014570

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
642 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 52 over Uprr;payette Overpass is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 52 over Uprr;payette Overpass in Payette County, Idaho. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 6 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,350 by 2042. The structure is 642 ft (195.7 m) long and 64 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 52
CrossesUprr;payette Overpass
LocationIn Payette
RouteState Highway 52
CountyPayette County
StateIdaho
Coordinates44.07616, -116.93683
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length642 ft (195.7 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2023)
Projected traffic7,350 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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$9.9 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 52 over Uprr;payette Overpass built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 52 over Uprr;payette Overpass 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 2021.

How much traffic does SH 52 over Uprr;payette Overpass carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 52 over Uprr;payette Overpass?

The structure is 642 ft (195.7 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns SH 52 over Uprr;payette Overpass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.