US Bridges

Sma 8803;6th Ave over Payette River

Poor

Payette County, Idaho · 0.1 S. Payette Wcl · Structure no. 000000000019990

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
404 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sma 8803;6th Ave over Payette River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Sma 8803;6th Ave over Payette River in Payette County, Idaho. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2042. The structure is 404 ft (123.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSma 8803;6th Ave
CrossesPayette River
Location0.1 S. Payette Wcl
RouteCity Street 8803
StateIdaho
Coordinates44.06766, -116.9396
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 15
Structure length404 ft (123.1 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2023)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5.8 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sma 8803;6th Ave over Payette River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sma 8803;6th Ave over Payette River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Sma 8803;6th Ave over Payette River carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Sma 8803;6th Ave over Payette River?

The structure is 404 ft (123.1 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Sma 8803;6th Ave over Payette River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.