US Bridges

Barkdull RD over I 86 Eb-Wb;coldwater Ic

Fair

Power County, Idaho · 18.1 W. American Falls · Structure no. 000000000023545

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
265 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barkdull RD over I 86 Eb-Wb;coldwater Ic is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Barkdull RD over I 86 Eb-Wb;coldwater Ic 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 105 by 2042. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesBarkdull RD
CrossesI 86 Eb-Wb;coldwater Ic
Location18.1 W. American Falls
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPower County
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.62069, -113.12133
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2023)
Projected traffic105 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Barkdull RD over I 86 Eb-Wb;coldwater Ic built?

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

What condition is Barkdull RD over I 86 Eb-Wb;coldwater 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Barkdull RD over I 86 Eb-Wb;coldwater Ic carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Barkdull RD over I 86 Eb-Wb;coldwater Ic?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Barkdull RD over I 86 Eb-Wb;coldwater Ic?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.