US Bridges

Baseline Road over Raft River

Good

Cassia County, Idaho · 0.2S 0.4W Raft River Ic · Structure no. 000000000023946

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baseline Road over Raft River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Baseline Road 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2039. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBaseline Road
CrossesRaft River
Location0.2S 0.4W Raft River Ic
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.59736, -113.23864
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic150 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Baseline Road over Raft River built?

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

What condition is Baseline Road 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does Baseline Road over Raft River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Baseline Road over Raft River?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Baseline Road over Raft River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.