US Bridges

E 700 N over Idaho Canal

Fair

Bingham County, Idaho · 1.1 S. 0.5 W. Goshen · Structure no. 000000000022420

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
95
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 700 N over Idaho Canal is a concrete frame carrying E 700 N over Idaho Canal in Bingham County, Idaho. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 95 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 143 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesE 700 N
CrossesIdaho Canal
Location1.1 S. 0.5 W. Goshen
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.29556, -112.09083
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2023)
Projected traffic143 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 E 700 N over Idaho Canal built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is E 700 N over Idaho 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does E 700 N over Idaho Canal carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E 700 N over Idaho Canal?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns E 700 N over Idaho Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.