US Bridges

Smith Canyon Road over Portneuf Marsh Val Cnl

Good

Bannock County, Idaho · 1.5 N. 0.3 E. Virginia · Structure no. 000000000021971

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smith Canyon Road over Portneuf Marsh Val Cnl is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Smith Canyon Road over Portneuf Marsh Val Cnl in Bannock County, Idaho. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSmith Canyon Road
CrossesPortneuf Marsh Val Cnl
Location1.5 N. 0.3 E. Virginia
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.51778, -112.15361
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2023)
Projected traffic120 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Smith Canyon Road over Portneuf Marsh Val Cnl built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smith Canyon Road over Portneuf Marsh Val Cnl 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does Smith Canyon Road over Portneuf Marsh Val Cnl carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Smith Canyon Road over Portneuf Marsh Val Cnl?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Smith Canyon Road over Portneuf Marsh Val Cnl?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.