Bridge closed in Jefferson County due to surface damage – East Idaho News

MENAN – A bridge on Idaho Freeway 48 between Roberts and Menan is out of fee till additional discover, which could have a big influence on visitors within the space.

Jefferson County Emergency Supervisor Rebecca Squires tells EastIdahoNews.com some fairly important floor harm to the bridge was reported Sunday afternoon.

“(The Idaho Transportation Division) overlayed this bridge just a few years in the past and it appears just like the overlay has peeled up. They don’t suppose there’s harm to the deck beneath however they do have to examine it to verify it’s protected,” Squires says.

The reason for the harm hasn’t formally been decided. Engineers with ITD will start the inspection Monday morning to learn the way in depth it’s and the way lengthy it can take to restore it.

Till the repairs are full, the bridge is a security hazard and can stay closed to visitors.

Drivers might want to add an additional half hour to their commute, relying on the place they’re going. So plan accordingly.

For these residing on the east aspect of the river, the following closest crossing is the bridge on County Line Street.

“In the event that they’re on the east aspect of the river, they will take Lewisville Freeway right down to County Line. In the event that they’re on the west aspect of the river, they need to take Bassett Street right down to County Line or Interstate 15,” says Squires.

Further particulars can be forthcoming. EastIdahoNews.com will present updates as we obtain them.