Smith Ferry Drive over N.Fk.Payette River
PoorValley County, Idaho · 0.2 E. Smiths Ferry · Structure no. 000000000028635
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 240 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smith Ferry Drive over N.Fk.Payette River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Smith Ferry Drive over N.Fk.Payette River in Valley County, Idaho. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2039. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Smith Ferry Drive over N.Fk.Payette River built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Smith Ferry Drive over N.Fk.Payette River 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 Smith Ferry Drive over N.Fk.Payette River carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Smith Ferry Drive over N.Fk.Payette River?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Smith Ferry Drive over N.Fk.Payette River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.