US Bridges

Elevator Loop RD over Bannock Creek

Good

Power County, Idaho · 6.4N 11.3E American Falls · Structure no. 000000000023511

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elevator Loop RD over Bannock Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elevator Loop RD over Bannock Creek in Power County, Idaho. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesElevator Loop RD
CrossesBannock Creek
Location6.4N 11.3E American Falls
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.8775, -112.6311
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2023)
Projected traffic60 by 2042
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Elevator Loop RD over Bannock Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elevator Loop RD over Bannock 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 2022.

How much traffic does Elevator Loop RD over Bannock Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is Elevator Loop RD over Bannock Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Elevator Loop RD over Bannock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.