US Bridges

Batiste Road over Portneuf River

Good

Power County, Idaho · 2.7 W. Chubbuck · Structure no. 000000000022100

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Batiste Road over Portneuf River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Batiste Road over Portneuf River in Power County, Idaho. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,050 by 2042. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBatiste Road
CrossesPortneuf River
Location2.7 W. Chubbuck
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.91314, -112.52092
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2023)
Projected traffic4,050 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Batiste Road over Portneuf River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Batiste Road over Portneuf River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Batiste Road over Portneuf River carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Batiste Road over Portneuf River?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Batiste Road over Portneuf River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.