US Bridges

US 30 over Uprr;bickel Overpass

Poor

Twin Falls County, Idaho · 4.3 E. Hansen · Structure no. 000000000013650

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30 over Uprr;bickel Overpass is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 30 over Uprr;bickel Overpass in Twin Falls County, Idaho. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older than the Idaho average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,750 by 2042. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 30
CrossesUprr;bickel Overpass
Location4.3 E. Hansen
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyTwin Falls County
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.53076, -114.2167
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2023)
Projected traffic3,750 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 30 over Uprr;bickel Overpass built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 30 over Uprr;bickel Overpass in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does US 30 over Uprr;bickel Overpass carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US 30 over Uprr;bickel Overpass?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US 30 over Uprr;bickel Overpass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.