US Bridges

Frontage Road over Rock Cr;register Rock Br

Fair

Power County, Idaho · 9.0S 8.3W American Falls · Structure no. 000000000023575

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frontage Road over Rock Cr;register Rock Br is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Frontage Road over Rock Cr;register Rock Br 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2039. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesFrontage Road
CrossesRock Cr;register Rock Br
Location9.0S 8.3W American Falls
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.65306, -113.01833
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic150 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Frontage Road over Rock Cr;register Rock Br built?

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

What condition is Frontage Road over Rock Cr;register Rock Br 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 2023.

How much traffic does Frontage Road over Rock Cr;register Rock Br carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Frontage Road over Rock Cr;register Rock Br?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Frontage Road over Rock Cr;register Rock Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.