US Bridges

US 26 over Aberdeen Canal

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Bingham County, Idaho · 4.7 W. Blackfoot · Structure no. 000000000013211

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 26 over Aberdeen Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US 26 over Aberdeen Canal in Bingham County, Idaho. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2042. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 26
CrossesAberdeen Canal
Location4.7 W. Blackfoot
RouteU.S. Route 26
CountyBingham County
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.23514, -112.43906
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 protection8 Very GoodNo 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2023)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2042
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Aberdeen Canal built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 26 over Aberdeen 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 Aberdeen Canal carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 26 over Aberdeen Canal?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns US 26 over Aberdeen Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.