US Bridges

Pocatello Val.Co.R over I-84 (SR-84) Ebl & W

Poor

Box Elder County, Utah · Pocatello Valley Inter · Structure no. 0D 616

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
257 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pocatello Val.Co.R over I-84 (SR-84) Ebl & W is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Pocatello Val.Co.R over I-84 (SR-84) Ebl & W in Box Elder County, Utah. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 66 years old, older than the Utah average of 40.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 52% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2037. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesPocatello Val.Co.R
CrossesI-84 (SR-84) Ebl & W
LocationPocatello Valley Inter
RouteInterstate 84
StateUtah
Coordinates41.84083, -112.43806
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2017)
Projected traffic24 by 2037
Trucks52%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pocatello Val.Co.R over I-84 (SR-84) Ebl & W built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Pocatello Val.Co.R over I-84 (SR-84) Ebl & W in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Pocatello Val.Co.R over I-84 (SR-84) Ebl & W carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 52% are trucks.

How long is Pocatello Val.Co.R over I-84 (SR-84) Ebl & W?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Pocatello Val.Co.R over I-84 (SR-84) Ebl & W?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.