US Bridges

Estep Lane over Bannock Creek;nw Pauline

Fair

Power County, Idaho · 0.9 N. 0.8 W. Pauline · Structure no. 000000000023480

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Estep Lane over Bannock Creek;nw Pauline is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Estep Lane over Bannock Creek;nw Pauline in Power County, Idaho. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2039. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesEstep Lane
CrossesBannock Creek;nw Pauline
Location0.9 N. 0.8 W. Pauline
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPower County
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.57864, -112.5705
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2023)
Projected traffic30 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Estep Lane over Bannock Creek;nw Pauline built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Estep Lane over Bannock Creek;nw Pauline 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does Estep Lane over Bannock Creek;nw Pauline carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Estep Lane over Bannock Creek;nw Pauline?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Estep Lane over Bannock Creek;nw Pauline?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.