US Bridges

W Center ST over Rainbow Canal

Good

Bear Lake County, Idaho · 1.4 W. Dingle · Structure no. 000000000022256

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Center ST over Rainbow Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Center ST over Rainbow Canal in Bear Lake County, Idaho. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 180 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesW Center ST
CrossesRainbow Canal
Location1.4 W. Dingle
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBear Lake County
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.21925, -111.29586
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2023)
Projected traffic180 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 W Center ST over Rainbow Canal built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Center ST over Rainbow 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 2024.

How much traffic does W Center ST over Rainbow Canal carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is W Center ST over Rainbow Canal?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns W Center ST over Rainbow Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.