US Bridges

US 26 over Peoples Canal

Good

Bingham County, Idaho · 5.4 W. Blackfoot · Structure no. 000000000013206

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 26 over Peoples Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US 26 over Peoples Canal in Bingham County, Idaho. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,650 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 26
CrossesPeoples Canal
Location5.4 W. Blackfoot
RouteU.S. Route 26
CountyBingham County
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.24114, -112.44981
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2023)
Projected traffic4,650 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 26 over Peoples Canal built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 26 over Peoples 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does US 26 over Peoples Canal carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 26 over Peoples Canal?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 26 over Peoples Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.