US Bridges

Blackfoot River RD over Blackfoot River

Good

Caribou County, Idaho · 11.4N 2.5E Soda Springs · Structure no. 000000000023210

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blackfoot River RD over Blackfoot River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Blackfoot River RD over Blackfoot River in Caribou County, Idaho. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesBlackfoot River RD
CrossesBlackfoot River
Location11.4N 2.5E Soda Springs
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.82008, -111.55378
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2023)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 Blackfoot River RD over Blackfoot River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blackfoot River RD over Blackfoot River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Blackfoot River RD over Blackfoot River carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Blackfoot River RD over Blackfoot River?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Blackfoot River RD over Blackfoot River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.