US Bridges

US 26 over Danskin Canal

Good

Bingham County, Idaho · 2.7 W. Blackfoot · Structure no. 000000000013216

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 26 over Danskin Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US 26 over Danskin Canal in Bingham County, Idaho. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,450 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 26
CrossesDanskin Canal
Location2.7 W. Blackfoot
RouteU.S. Route 26
CountyBingham County
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.21836, -112.40714
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.3 US tons
Inventory rating67.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,300 (2023)
Projected traffic9,450 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
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 Danskin Canal built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 26 over Danskin 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 Danskin Canal carry?

About 6,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 26 over Danskin Canal?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns US 26 over Danskin Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.