US Bridges

S Bates RD over Teton Rvr (nickerson Br)

Good

Teton County, Idaho · 1.9 S. 2.7 W. Driggs · Structure no. 000000000033070

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
143 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Bates RD over Teton Rvr (nickerson Br) is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Bates RD over Teton Rvr (nickerson Br) in Teton County, Idaho. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2039. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesS Bates RD
CrossesTeton Rvr (nickerson Br)
Location1.9 S. 2.7 W. Driggs
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.69633, -111.16547
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2023)
Projected traffic60 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 S Bates RD over Teton Rvr (nickerson Br) built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Bates RD over Teton Rvr (nickerson 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does S Bates RD over Teton Rvr (nickerson Br) carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S Bates RD over Teton Rvr (nickerson Br)?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S Bates RD over Teton Rvr (nickerson Br)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.