Niebaur Road over Sunbeam Creek
GoodPower County, Idaho · 1.4N 3.3E American Falls · Structure no. 000000000023500
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1966
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Niebaur Road over Sunbeam Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Niebaur Road over Sunbeam Creek in Power County, Idaho. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 85 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2039. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Niebaur Road over Sunbeam Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.
What condition is Niebaur Road over Sunbeam Creek 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Niebaur Road over Sunbeam Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Niebaur Road over Sunbeam Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Niebaur Road over Sunbeam Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.