US Bridges

Clinger Rd; 1450 N over Snake River Valley Canal

FairPosted for load

Bingham County, Idaho · 1.5 N. 1.0 E. Shelley · Structure no. 000000000022315

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
260
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clinger Rd; 1450 N over Snake River Valley Canal is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Clinger Rd; 1450 N over Snake River Valley Canal in Bingham County, Idaho. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 260 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesClinger Rd; 1450 N
CrossesSnake River Valley Canal
Location1.5 N. 1.0 E. Shelley
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.40303, -112.10358
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2023)
Projected traffic390 by 2042
Trucks18%
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 Clinger Rd; 1450 N over Snake River Valley Canal built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clinger Rd; 1450 N over Snake River Valley 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 2024.

How much traffic does Clinger Rd; 1450 N over Snake River Valley Canal carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Clinger Rd; 1450 N over Snake River Valley Canal?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Clinger Rd; 1450 N over Snake River Valley Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.