US Bridges

250E;S Lavaside RD over New Lavaside Canal

Good

Bingham County, Idaho · 6.3 N. 4.8 E. Blackfoot · Structure no. 000000000022270

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

250E;S Lavaside RD over New Lavaside Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 250E;S Lavaside RD over New Lavaside Canal in Bingham County, Idaho. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries250E;S Lavaside RD
CrossesNew Lavaside Canal
Location6.3 N. 4.8 E. Blackfoot
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.28822, -112.24769
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic75 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 250E;S Lavaside RD over New Lavaside Canal built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is 250E;S Lavaside RD over New Lavaside 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 2024.

How much traffic does 250E;S Lavaside RD over New Lavaside Canal carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 250E;S Lavaside RD over New Lavaside Canal?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 250E;S Lavaside RD over New Lavaside Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.