US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 64 over Spring Creek

Fair

Bingham County, Idaho · 8 KM NW of Fort Hall · Structure no. 00000000000P408

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 64 over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 64 over Spring Creek in Bingham County, Idaho. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2043. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 64
CrossesSpring Creek
Location8 KM NW of Fort Hall
RouteFederal Lands Road 64
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.06675, -112.52394
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2023)
Projected traffic80 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 64 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 64 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 64 over Spring Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 64 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 64 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.