US Bridges

SE 2nd Avenue over Langley Gulch

FairPosted for load

Payette County, Idaho · 2.5S 1.2E New Plymouth · Structure no. 000000000028530

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

SE 2nd Avenue over Langley Gulch is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying SE 2nd Avenue over Langley Gulch in Payette County, Idaho. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSE 2nd Avenue
CrossesLangley Gulch
Location2.5S 1.2E New Plymouth
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPayette County
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.93822, -116.79406
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic375 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$320,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE 2nd Avenue over Langley Gulch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 2nd Avenue over Langley Gulch 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SE 2nd Avenue over Langley Gulch carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SE 2nd Avenue over Langley Gulch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SE 2nd Avenue over Langley Gulch?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.