US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 904 over Owyhee River

Fair

Owyhee County, Idaho · 17.4 KM NW of Owyhee · Structure no. 00000000000H311

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
119 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 904 over Owyhee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 904 over Owyhee River in Owyhee County, Idaho. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2044. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 904
CrossesOwyhee River
Location17.4 KM NW of Owyhee
RouteFederal Lands Road 904
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.03364, -116.21939
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic24 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Maintained byBureau of Indian Affairs
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR BIA RTE 904 over Owyhee River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 904 over Owyhee River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 904 over Owyhee River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 904 over Owyhee River?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 904 over Owyhee River?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.