US Bridges

Sma 7721; Riverton over Blackfoot River Overflow

Fair

Bingham County, Idaho · 1.1 S. 2.3 W. Blackfoot · Structure no. 000000000019295

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
340
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sma 7721; Riverton over Blackfoot River Overflow is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Sma 7721; Riverton over Blackfoot River Overflow in Bingham County, Idaho. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 5 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2042. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSma 7721; Riverton
CrossesBlackfoot River Overflow
Location1.1 S. 2.3 W. Blackfoot
RouteCounty Highway 7721
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.17458, -112.391
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2023)
Projected traffic510 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$895,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sma 7721; Riverton over Blackfoot River Overflow built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sma 7721; Riverton over Blackfoot River Overflow 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Sma 7721; Riverton over Blackfoot River Overflow carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Sma 7721; Riverton over Blackfoot River Overflow?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Sma 7721; Riverton over Blackfoot River Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.