US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 33 over Main Canal

Fair

Bingham County, Idaho · 10 KM South of Blackfoot · Structure no. 00000000000P422

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 33 over Main Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying IRR BIA RTE 33 over Main Canal in Bingham County, Idaho. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 33
CrossesMain Canal
Location10 KM South of Blackfoot
RouteFederal Lands Road 33
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.10392, -112.39153
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28.1 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2023)
Projected traffic160 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Maintained byBureau of Indian Affairs
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR BIA RTE 33 over Main Canal built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 33 over 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 33 over Main Canal carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 33 over Main Canal?

The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 33 over Main Canal?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.