US Bridges

US 20 over Phyllis Canal

Good

Ada County, Idaho · 9.6 E. Caldwell · Structure no. 000000000012256

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 over Phyllis Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 20 over Phyllis Canal in Ada County, Idaho. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 19,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,250 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 188 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 20
CrossesPhyllis Canal
Location9.6 E. Caldwell
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.66306, -116.49636
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.5 m)
Deck width188 ft (57.3 m)
Roadway width161 ft (49.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,500 (2023)
Projected traffic29,250 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 20 over Phyllis Canal built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 20 over Phyllis Canal 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 20 over Phyllis Canal carry?

About 19,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 20 over Phyllis Canal?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 188 ft wide.

Who owns US 20 over Phyllis Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.