US Bridges

N 900 W over Peoples Canal

Fair

Bingham County, Idaho · 0.2 N. 1.6 W. Moreland · Structure no. 000000000022295

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
870
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N 900 W over Peoples Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying N 900 W over Peoples Canal in Bingham County, Idaho. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 870 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,305 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesN 900 W
CrossesPeoples Canal
Location0.2 N. 1.6 W. Moreland
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.22583, -112.47475
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic870 (2023)
Projected traffic1,305 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 N 900 W over Peoples Canal built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is N 900 W 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does N 900 W over Peoples Canal carry?

About 870 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N 900 W over Peoples Canal?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns N 900 W over Peoples Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.