Bailey Road over Bear River
FairCaribou County, Idaho · 2.6 S. 0.9 E.Soda Springs · Structure no. 000000000023260
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 760
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bailey Road over Bear River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bailey Road over Bear River in Caribou County, Idaho. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 760 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,140 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bailey Road over Bear River built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bailey Road over Bear River 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 2024.
How much traffic does Bailey Road over Bear River carry?
About 760 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Bailey Road over Bear River?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Bailey Road over Bear River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.