US Bridges

Presto Rd; E 500 N over Reservation Canal

Fair

Bingham County, Idaho · 0.2 S. 2.1 E. Kimball · Structure no. 000000000022310

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Presto Rd; E 500 N over Reservation Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Presto Rd; E 500 N over Reservation Canal in Bingham County, Idaho. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPresto Rd; E 500 N
CrossesReservation Canal
Location0.2 S. 2.1 E. Kimball
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBingham County
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.2681, -112.175
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2023)
Projected traffic210 by 2042
Trucks8%
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 Presto Rd; E 500 N over Reservation Canal built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Presto Rd; E 500 N over Reservation 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 2022.

How much traffic does Presto Rd; E 500 N over Reservation Canal carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Presto Rd; E 500 N over Reservation Canal?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Presto Rd; E 500 N over Reservation Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.