Butte Round Road over Desert Drain
FairBingham County, Idaho · 6.3 W. 0.8 N Springfield · Structure no. 000000000022975
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Butte Round Road over Desert Drain is a concrete frame carrying Butte Round Road over Desert Drain in Bingham County, Idaho. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Butte Round Road over Desert Drain built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Butte Round Road over Desert Drain 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Butte Round Road over Desert Drain carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Butte Round Road over Desert Drain?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Butte Round Road over Desert Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.