US Bridges

Sage Hollow over Fort Hall Main Canal

Fair

Bannock County, Idaho · 1.5 N. 1.0 E. Tyhee · Structure no. 000000000021922

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sage Hollow over Fort Hall Main Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Sage Hollow over Fort Hall Main Canal in Bannock County, Idaho. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSage Hollow
CrossesFort Hall Main Canal
Location1.5 N. 1.0 E. Tyhee
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.96081, -112.44836
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic150 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 Sage Hollow over Fort Hall Main Canal built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sage Hollow over Fort Hall Main Canal 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Sage Hollow over Fort Hall Main Canal carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sage Hollow over Fort Hall Main Canal?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Sage Hollow over Fort Hall Main Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.