US Bridges

I 84 Wbl over UPRR

Good

Ada County, Idaho · Boise Scl · Structure no. 000000000015765

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 84 Wbl over UPRR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 84 Wbl over UPRR in Ada County, Idaho. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 56 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 26,000 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,000 by 2042. The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 84 Wbl
CrossesUPRR
LocationBoise Scl
RouteInterstate 84
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.54531, -116.16439
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length147 ft (44.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,000 (2023)
Projected traffic39,000 by 2042
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 84 Wbl over UPRR built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is I 84 Wbl over UPRR 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I 84 Wbl over UPRR carry?

About 26,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I 84 Wbl over UPRR?

The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns I 84 Wbl over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.