US Bridges

High Bridge Road over Willow Creek (white Br)

Fair

Bonneville County, Idaho · 11.0 S. 9.6 E. Ammon · Structure no. 000000000031120

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

High Bridge Road over Willow Creek (white Br) is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying High Bridge Road over Willow Creek (white Br) in Bonneville County, Idaho. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 94 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesHigh Bridge Road
CrossesWillow Creek (white Br)
Location11.0 S. 9.6 E. Ammon
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.30936, -111.77531
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic45 by 2039
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$353,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was High Bridge Road over Willow Creek (white Br) built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is High Bridge Road over Willow Creek (white Br) 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does High Bridge Road over Willow Creek (white Br) carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is High Bridge Road over Willow Creek (white Br)?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns High Bridge Road over Willow Creek (white Br)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.