US 89 over Thomas Fork Creek
GoodBear Lake County, Idaho · 2.6 N. Geneva · Structure no. 000000000016731
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 78 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 89 over Thomas Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 89 over Thomas Fork Creek 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 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2042. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 89 over Thomas Fork 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does US 89 over Thomas Fork Creek carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US 89 over Thomas Fork Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns US 89 over Thomas Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.