US 89 over Bear Lake Canal
FairBear Lake County, Idaho · 2.7 W. Montpelier · Structure no. 000000000016695
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 163 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 89 over Bear Lake Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 89 over Bear Lake Canal in Bear Lake County, Idaho. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,650 by 2042. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 89 over Bear Lake Canal built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 89 over Bear Lake 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does US 89 over Bear Lake Canal carry?
About 3,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 89 over Bear Lake Canal?
The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US 89 over Bear Lake Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.