US Bridges

E. Virginia Road over Marsh Creek

FairPosted for load

Bannock County, Idaho · 0.7 N. 1.7 W. Virginia · Structure no. 000000000022035

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Virginia Road over Marsh Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying E. Virginia Road over Marsh Creek in Bannock County, Idaho. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesE. Virginia Road
CrossesMarsh Creek
Location0.7 N. 1.7 W. Virginia
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBannock County
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.50546, -112.19249
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic225 by 2042
Trucks7%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$319,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E. Virginia Road over Marsh Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. Virginia Road over Marsh 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 E. Virginia Road over Marsh Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is E. Virginia Road over Marsh Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns E. Virginia Road over Marsh Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.