US Bridges

Country Club over Snake River Valley Canal

Fair

Bingham County, Idaho · 1.0 N. 1.1 E. Shelley · Structure no. 000000000022375

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Country Club over Snake River Valley Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Country Club over Snake River Valley Canal in Bingham County, Idaho. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2039. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCountry Club
CrossesSnake River Valley Canal
Location1.0 N. 1.1 E. Shelley
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBingham County
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.39581, -112.10265
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic450 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Country Club over Snake River Valley Canal built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Country Club 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Country Club over Snake River Valley Canal carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Country Club over Snake River Valley Canal?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Country Club over Snake River Valley Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.