US Bridges

STC1863;W 1400 S over Desert Drain

Fair

Bingham County, Idaho · 3.5 N. 3.5 W. Aberdeen · Structure no. 000000000023015

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

STC1863;W 1400 S over Desert Drain is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying STC1863;W 1400 S over Desert Drain in Bingham County, Idaho. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSTC1863;W 1400 S
CrossesDesert Drain
Location3.5 N. 3.5 W. Aberdeen
RouteCounty Highway 1863
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.99478, -112.90872
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic450 by 2042
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$350,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was STC1863;W 1400 S over Desert Drain built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is STC1863;W 1400 S 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does STC1863;W 1400 S over Desert Drain carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is STC1863;W 1400 S over Desert Drain?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns STC1863;W 1400 S over Desert Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.