US Bridges

STC1727;PHILBIN over Tyhee Lateral Canal

Good

Bannock County, Idaho · 1.8 N. 1.5 W.Chubbuck · Structure no. 000000000022015

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

STC1727;PHILBIN over Tyhee Lateral Canal is a concrete frame carrying STC1727;PHILBIN over Tyhee Lateral Canal in Bannock County, Idaho. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSTC1727;PHILBIN
CrossesTyhee Lateral Canal
Location1.8 N. 1.5 W.Chubbuck
RouteCounty Highway 7131
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.93808, -112.49622
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2023)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2042
Trucks11%
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 STC1727;PHILBIN over Tyhee Lateral Canal built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is STC1727;PHILBIN over Tyhee Lateral 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does STC1727;PHILBIN over Tyhee Lateral Canal carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is STC1727;PHILBIN over Tyhee Lateral Canal?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns STC1727;PHILBIN over Tyhee Lateral Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.