US Bridges

I 84 Ebl over Uprr;e.Bliss Railroad Op

Fair

Gooding County, Idaho · Bliss East City Limits · Structure no. 000000000016015

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
245 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 84 Ebl over Uprr;e.Bliss Railroad Op is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 84 Ebl over Uprr;e.Bliss Railroad Op in Gooding County, Idaho. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 9,250 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,875 by 2042. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 84 Ebl
CrossesUprr;e.Bliss Railroad Op
LocationBliss East City Limits
RouteInterstate 84
CountyGooding County
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.92719, -114.93983
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,250 (2023)
Projected traffic13,875 by 2042
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 Ebl over Uprr;e.Bliss Railroad Op built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 84 Ebl over Uprr;e.Bliss Railroad Op 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I 84 Ebl over Uprr;e.Bliss Railroad Op carry?

About 9,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is I 84 Ebl over Uprr;e.Bliss Railroad Op?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns I 84 Ebl over Uprr;e.Bliss Railroad Op?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.