US Bridges

Clark Road over Peoples Canal

Fair

Bingham County, Idaho · 3.4 N. 1.0 E. Riverside · Structure no. 000000000022545

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
460
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clark Road over Peoples Canal is a concrete frame carrying Clark Road over Peoples Canal in Bingham County, Idaho. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 690 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesClark Road
CrossesPeoples Canal
Location3.4 N. 1.0 E. Riverside
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBingham County
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.24514, -112.41525
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2023)
Projected traffic690 by 2042
Trucks12%
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 Clark Road over Peoples Canal built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clark Road 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 Clark Road over Peoples Canal carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Clark Road over Peoples Canal?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Clark Road over Peoples Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.