US Bridges

I 86 Wbl over Private Rd.;machine Pass

Good

Power County, Idaho · Near American Falls · Structure no. 000000000010780

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 86 Wbl over Private Rd.;machine Pass is a concrete frame carrying I 86 Wbl over Private Rd.;machine Pass in Power County, Idaho. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Idaho average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,350 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,525 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 86 Wbl
CrossesPrivate Rd.;machine Pass
LocationNear American Falls
RouteInterstate 86
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.78454, -112.84034
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,350 (2023)
Projected traffic6,525 by 2042
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 86 Wbl over Private Rd.;machine Pass built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 86 Wbl over Private Rd.;machine Pass in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does I 86 Wbl over Private Rd.;machine Pass carry?

About 4,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I 86 Wbl over Private Rd.;machine Pass?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns I 86 Wbl over Private Rd.;machine Pass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.