2nd Bridge Road over Bear River
FairCaribou County, Idaho · 0.4S 0.7W Soda Springs · Structure no. 000000000023270
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 200 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 290
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
2nd Bridge Road over Bear River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 2nd Bridge Road over Bear River in Caribou County, Idaho. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 290 vehicles a day, projected to reach 435 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 2nd Bridge Road over Bear River built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is 2nd Bridge 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 2023.
How much traffic does 2nd Bridge Road over Bear River carry?
About 290 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is 2nd Bridge Road over Bear River?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns 2nd Bridge Road over Bear River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.