US Bridges

SH 39 Nbl over Snake R.;am.Falls Dam Br

Good

Power County, Idaho · 1.1 W. American Falls · Structure no. 000000000014150

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
260 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 39 Nbl over Snake R.;am.Falls Dam Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 39 Nbl over Snake R.;am.Falls Dam Br in Power 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,350 by 2042. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 39 Nbl
CrossesSnake R.;am.Falls Dam Br
Location1.1 W. American Falls
RouteState Highway 39
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.77908, -112.87503
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2023)
Projected traffic4,350 by 2042
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 39 Nbl over Snake R.;am.Falls Dam Br built?

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

What condition is SH 39 Nbl over Snake R.;am.Falls Dam Br in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 39 Nbl over Snake R.;am.Falls Dam Br carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SH 39 Nbl over Snake R.;am.Falls Dam Br?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 39 Nbl over Snake R.;am.Falls Dam Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.