US Bridges

S.E. 3rd Avenue over Langley Gulch

Fair

Payette County, Idaho · 3.5S 1.1E New Plymouth · Structure no. 000000000028535

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

S.E. 3rd Avenue over Langley Gulch is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying S.E. 3rd Avenue over Langley Gulch in Payette County, Idaho. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS.E. 3rd Avenue
CrossesLangley Gulch
Location3.5S 1.1E New Plymouth
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPayette County
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.92375, -116.79903
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.E. 3rd Avenue over Langley Gulch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.E. 3rd 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 2022.

How much traffic does S.E. 3rd Avenue over Langley Gulch carry?

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

How long is S.E. 3rd Avenue over Langley Gulch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns S.E. 3rd Avenue over Langley Gulch?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.