US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 8 over Blackfoot River

Good

Bingham County, Idaho · 9 KM E of HWY 191&BLKFOOT · Structure no. 00000000000P413

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
210
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 8 over Blackfoot River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying IRR BIA RTE 8 over Blackfoot River in Bingham County, Idaho. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2043. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 8
CrossesBlackfoot River
Location9 KM E of HWY 191&BLKFOOT
RouteFederal Lands Road 8
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.19085, -112.22765
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2023)
Projected traffic420 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 8 over Blackfoot River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 8 over Blackfoot River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 8 over Blackfoot River carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 8 over Blackfoot River?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 8 over Blackfoot River?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.