US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 187 over Bannock Creek

Fair

Power County, Idaho · .4K N&.8 K W.Of 161 & I15 · Structure no. 00000000000P437

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 187 over Bannock Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 187 over Bannock Creek in Power County, Idaho. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 55 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2043. The structure is 83 ft (25.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 187
CrossesBannock Creek
Location.4K N&.8 K W.Of 161 & I15
RouteFederal Lands Road 187
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.88647, -112.64297
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length83 ft (25.4 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2023)
Projected traffic120 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR BIA RTE 187 over Bannock Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 187 over Bannock 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 187 over Bannock Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 187 over Bannock Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.4 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 187 over Bannock Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.