US Bridges

55th East Road over North Fork Willow Creek

Fair

Bonneville County, Idaho · 3.2 N. Iona · Structure no. 000000000031365

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,300
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

55th East Road over North Fork Willow Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 55th East Road over North Fork Willow Creek in Bonneville County, Idaho. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,950 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries55th East Road
CrossesNorth Fork Willow Creek
Location3.2 N. Iona
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.57247, -111.92408
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2023)
Projected traffic1,950 by 2042
Trucks24%
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$505,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 55th East Road over North Fork Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is 55th East Road over North Fork Willow Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 55th East Road over North Fork Willow Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is 55th East Road over North Fork Willow Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 55th East Road over North Fork Willow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.