US Bridges

I 84 Wbl over Drain

Fair

Oneida County, Idaho · 22.1 E. Sublett · Structure no. 000000000016540

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 84 Wbl over Drain is a concrete frame carrying I 84 Wbl over Drain in Oneida County, Idaho. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 46% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,250 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 84 Wbl
CrossesDrain
Location22.1 E. Sublett
RouteInterstate 84
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.10079, -112.936
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2023)
Projected traffic8,250 by 2042
Trucks46%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$553,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 84 Wbl over Drain built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 84 Wbl over Drain 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I 84 Wbl over Drain carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 46% are trucks.

How long is I 84 Wbl over Drain?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I 84 Wbl over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.