US Bridges

Cottonwood Road over Corbett Slough Canal

GoodPosted for load

Bingham County, Idaho · 0.6 S. 2.0 W. Wapello · Structure no. 000000000022460

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cottonwood Road over Corbett Slough Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Cottonwood Road over Corbett Slough Canal in Bingham County, Idaho. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Idaho average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesCottonwood Road
CrossesCorbett Slough Canal
Location0.6 S. 2.0 W. Wapello
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.23781, -112.29639
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic150 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$326,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cottonwood Road over Corbett Slough Canal built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cottonwood Road over Corbett Slough Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Cottonwood Road over Corbett Slough Canal carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cottonwood Road over Corbett Slough Canal?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Cottonwood Road over Corbett Slough Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.