US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 91 over Blackfoot River

Good

Bingham County, Idaho · 5 KM SW of Blackfoot · Structure no. 00000000000P415

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
85
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 91 over Blackfoot River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying IRR BIA RTE 91 over Blackfoot River in Bingham County, Idaho. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 85 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 91
CrossesBlackfoot River
Location5 KM SW of Blackfoot
RouteFederal Lands Road 91
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.16064, -112.40522
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2023)
Projected traffic160 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$660,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR BIA RTE 91 over Blackfoot River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 91 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 91 over Blackfoot River carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 91 over Blackfoot River?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 91 over Blackfoot River?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.