US Bridges

Little Indian Road over Blackfoot River

FairPosted for load

Bingham County, Idaho · 3.5 S. 2.3 E. Firth · Structure no. 000000000022675

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little Indian Road over Blackfoot River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Little Indian Road over Blackfoot River in Bingham County, Idaho. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2039. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesLittle Indian Road
CrossesBlackfoot River
Location3.5 S. 2.3 E. Firth
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.25321, -112.14003
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic300 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$1 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Little Indian Road over Blackfoot River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little Indian Road over Blackfoot River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Little Indian Road over Blackfoot River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Little Indian Road over Blackfoot River?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Little Indian Road over Blackfoot River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.