US Bridges

I 86 Wbl over Raft River

Good

Cassia County, Idaho · 28.1 E. Burley · Structure no. 000000000010651

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,850
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 86 Wbl over Raft River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 86 Wbl over Raft River in Cassia County, Idaho. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 3,850 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,775 by 2042. The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 86 Wbl
CrossesRaft River
Location28.1 E. Burley
RouteInterstate 86
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.59786, -113.23844
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length105 ft (31.9 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,850 (2023)
Projected traffic5,775 by 2042
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 I 86 Wbl over Raft River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 86 Wbl over Raft 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does I 86 Wbl over Raft River carry?

About 3,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is I 86 Wbl over Raft River?

The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I 86 Wbl over Raft River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.