Elgin Road over Drain
FairPayette County, Idaho · 3.3S 4.4E New Plymouth · Structure no. 000000000028385
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elgin Road over Drain is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Elgin Road over Drain in Payette County, Idaho. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2039. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elgin Road over Drain built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elgin Road over Drain 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Elgin Road over Drain carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Elgin Road over Drain?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Elgin Road over Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.