US Bridges

STC1842;RISING Rvr over Peoples Canal

Fair

Bingham County, Idaho · 5.1 N. 1.0 E. Blackfoot · Structure no. 000000000022281

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
560
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

STC1842;RISING Rvr over Peoples Canal is a concrete frame carrying STC1842;RISING Rvr over Peoples Canal in Bingham County, Idaho. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 560 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSTC1842;RISING Rvr
CrossesPeoples Canal
Location5.1 N. 1.0 E. Blackfoot
RouteCounty Highway 1842
CountyBingham County
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.26169, -112.32625
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2023)
Projected traffic840 by 2042
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 STC1842;RISING Rvr over Peoples Canal built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is STC1842;RISING Rvr over Peoples 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does STC1842;RISING Rvr over Peoples Canal carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is STC1842;RISING Rvr over Peoples Canal?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns STC1842;RISING Rvr over Peoples Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.