US Bridges

I 86 Wbl over Uprr;pocatello Airport

Fair

Power County, Idaho · 6.1 W. Chubbuck · Structure no. 000000000010855

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
171 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 86 Wbl over Uprr;pocatello Airport is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 86 Wbl over Uprr;pocatello Airport in Power 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 6,750 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,125 by 2042. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 86 Wbl
CrossesUprr;pocatello Airport
Location6.1 W. Chubbuck
RouteInterstate 86
CountyPower County
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.89993, -112.58386
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,750 (2023)
Projected traffic10,125 by 2042
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 Uprr;pocatello Airport built?

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

What condition is I 86 Wbl over Uprr;pocatello Airport 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 Wbl over Uprr;pocatello Airport carry?

About 6,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I 86 Wbl over Uprr;pocatello Airport?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I 86 Wbl over Uprr;pocatello Airport?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.