US 89 over Thomas Fork Creek East
FairBear Lake County, Idaho · 0.4 E. Geneva · Structure no. 000000000016726
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 630
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 89 over Thomas Fork Creek East is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 89 over Thomas Fork Creek East in Bear Lake County, Idaho. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 630 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 945 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 89 over Thomas Fork Creek East built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 89 over Thomas Fork Creek East 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does US 89 over Thomas Fork Creek East carry?
About 630 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US 89 over Thomas Fork Creek East?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns US 89 over Thomas Fork Creek East?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.