US Bridges

Old Malad HWY over Marsh Creek

Good

Bannock County, Idaho · 2.0 S. 2.0 W. Downey · Structure no. 000000000022007

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
340
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Malad HWY over Marsh Creek is a concrete frame carrying Old Malad HWY over Marsh Creek in Bannock County, Idaho. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOld Malad HWY
CrossesMarsh Creek
Location2.0 S. 2.0 W. Downey
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.4075, -112.15675
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2023)
Projected traffic510 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Malad HWY over Marsh Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Malad HWY over Marsh Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Old Malad HWY over Marsh Creek carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Old Malad HWY over Marsh Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Old Malad HWY over Marsh Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.