SH 87 over Howard Creek
FairFremont County, Idaho · 9.4 N. Macks Inn · Structure no. 000000000017827
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 87 over Howard Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying SH 87 over Howard Creek in Fremont County, Idaho. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 87 over Howard Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 87 over Howard 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SH 87 over Howard Creek carry?
About 2,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.
How long is SH 87 over Howard Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SH 87 over Howard Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.