US Bridges

I 86B Rockland Ic over I 86 Eb-Wb;rockland Ic

Fair

Power County, Idaho · 2.9 W. American Falls · Structure no. 000000000010920

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
245 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 86B Rockland Ic over I 86 Eb-Wb;rockland Ic is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I 86B Rockland Ic over I 86 Eb-Wb;rockland Ic in Power County, Idaho. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2042. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 86B Rockland Ic
CrossesI 86 Eb-Wb;rockland Ic
Location2.9 W. American Falls
RouteInterstate 86
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.74897, -112.87969
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2023)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2042
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 86B Rockland Ic over I 86 Eb-Wb;rockland Ic built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is I 86B Rockland Ic over I 86 Eb-Wb;rockland Ic 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I 86B Rockland Ic over I 86 Eb-Wb;rockland Ic carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I 86B Rockland Ic over I 86 Eb-Wb;rockland Ic?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns I 86B Rockland Ic over I 86 Eb-Wb;rockland Ic?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.