US Bridges

N. Echohawk Way over Farmers Union Canal

Good

Ada County, Idaho · In Eagle · Structure no. 000000000026373

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Echohawk Way over Farmers Union Canal is a concrete frame carrying N. Echohawk Way over Farmers Union Canal in Ada County, Idaho. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN. Echohawk Way
CrossesFarmers Union Canal
LocationIn Eagle
RouteCity Street 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.70143, -116.31984
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating86 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic300 by 2039
Trucks5%
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 N. Echohawk Way over Farmers Union Canal built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Echohawk Way over Farmers Union 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does N. Echohawk Way over Farmers Union Canal carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N. Echohawk Way over Farmers Union Canal?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns N. Echohawk Way over Farmers Union Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.