Slough Road over Desert Drain
FairBingham County, Idaho · 1.0 N. Aberdeen · Structure no. 000000000022985
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Slough Road over Desert Drain is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Slough Road over Desert Drain in Bingham County, Idaho. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 6 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Slough Road over Desert Drain built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Slough 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 Slough Road over Desert Drain carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Slough Road over Desert Drain?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Slough Road over Desert Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.