US Bridges

I 84 Wbl over Squaw Creek

Fair

Elmore County, Idaho · 14.2 W. Mountain Home · Structure no. 000000000015830

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 84 Wbl over Squaw Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying I 84 Wbl over Squaw Creek in Elmore County, Idaho. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 65 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 14,250 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,375 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 84 Wbl
CrossesSquaw Creek
Location14.2 W. Mountain Home
RouteInterstate 84
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.26898, -115.87151
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,250 (2023)
Projected traffic21,375 by 2042
Trucks33%
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 84 Wbl over Squaw Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is I 84 Wbl over Squaw Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does I 84 Wbl over Squaw Creek carry?

About 14,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is I 84 Wbl over Squaw Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I 84 Wbl over Squaw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.