US Bridges

I 84 over Co.Rd.;horse Butte Gs

Fair

Cassia County, Idaho · 16.6 E. Burley · Structure no. 000000000016435

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 84 over Co.Rd.;horse Butte Gs is a concrete frame carrying I 84 over Co.Rd.;horse Butte Gs in Cassia 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 95% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,250 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 170 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 84
CrossesCo.Rd.;horse Butte Gs
Location16.6 E. Burley
RouteInterstate 84
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.54517, -113.47303
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width170 ft (51.8 m)
Roadway width168 ft (51.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2023)
Projected traffic17,250 by 2042
Trucks95%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 84 over Co.Rd.;horse Butte Gs built?

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

What condition is I 84 over Co.Rd.;horse Butte Gs 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I 84 over Co.Rd.;horse Butte Gs carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 95% are trucks.

How long is I 84 over Co.Rd.;horse Butte Gs?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 170 ft wide.

Who owns I 84 over Co.Rd.;horse Butte Gs?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.