US Bridges

I 84 Ebl over Indian Creek

Fair

Ada County, Idaho · 15.9 E. Boise Ecl · Structure no. 000000000015805

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 84 Ebl over Indian Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying I 84 Ebl over Indian Creek in Ada County, Idaho. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the Idaho average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 15,250 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,875 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 84 Ebl
CrossesIndian Creek
Location15.9 E. Boise Ecl
RouteInterstate 84
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.39106, -116.00353
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,250 (2023)
Projected traffic22,875 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$489,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 84 Ebl over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 84 Ebl over Indian Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does I 84 Ebl over Indian Creek carry?

About 15,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is I 84 Ebl over Indian Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I 84 Ebl over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.