US Bridges

N 800 W; Perks RD over Peoples Canal

Fair

Bingham County, Idaho · 1.1 N. 0.6 W. Moreland · Structure no. 000000000022525

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
95
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N 800 W; Perks RD over Peoples Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying N 800 W; Perks RD over Peoples Canal in Bingham County, Idaho. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 59 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 5 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 59 ft (18 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN 800 W; Perks RD
CrossesPeoples Canal
Location1.1 N. 0.6 W. Moreland
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.23886, -112.45475
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 closed1.2 mi (2 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$405,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N 800 W; Perks RD over Peoples Canal built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is N 800 W; Perks RD over Peoples 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does N 800 W; Perks RD over Peoples Canal carry?

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

How long is N 800 W; Perks RD over Peoples Canal?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns N 800 W; Perks RD over Peoples Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.