US Bridges

N 85th E over Willow Creek

Good

Bonneville County, Idaho · 3.1 S. 5.0 W. Ririe · Structure no. 000000000031176

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
170
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N 85th E over Willow Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying N 85th E over Willow Creek in Bonneville County, Idaho. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Idaho average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 170 vehicles a day, roughly 55% of them trucks, projected to reach 255 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesN 85th E
CrossesWillow Creek
Location3.1 S. 5.0 W. Ririe
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.58125, -111.87386
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2023)
Projected traffic255 by 2042
Trucks55%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N 85th E over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is N 85th E over Willow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does N 85th E over Willow Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 55% are trucks.

How long is N 85th E over Willow Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns N 85th E over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.