US Bridges

I 86 Ebl over Bannock Creek

Fair

Power County, Idaho · 13.4 E. American Falls · Structure no. 000000000010835

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 86 Ebl over Bannock Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 86 Ebl over Bannock Creek in Power County, Idaho. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,750 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 86 Ebl
CrossesBannock Creek
Location13.4 E. American Falls
RouteInterstate 86
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.88586, -112.64272
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2023)
Projected traffic9,750 by 2042
Trucks19%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 86 Ebl over Bannock Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 86 Ebl 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I 86 Ebl over Bannock Creek carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I 86 Ebl over Bannock Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I 86 Ebl over Bannock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.