US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 68 over Spring Creek

Fair

Bannock County, Idaho · 16KM W.Ft Hall in Bottoms · Structure no. 00000000000P406

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 68 over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying IRR BIA RTE 68 over Spring Creek in Bannock County, Idaho. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2043. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 68
CrossesSpring Creek
Location16KM W.Ft Hall in Bottoms
RouteFederal Lands Road 68
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.00264, -112.60072
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2023)
Projected traffic140 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Maintained byBureau of Indian Affairs
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR BIA RTE 68 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 68 over Spring 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 68 over Spring Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 68 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 68 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.