US Bridges

W 400 N;wareing RD over Peoples Canal

FairPosted for load

Bingham County, Idaho · 2.4 N. 0.5 E. Groveland · Structure no. 000000000022680

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 400 N;wareing RD over Peoples Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying W 400 N;wareing RD over Peoples Canal in Bingham County, Idaho. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2039. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesW 400 N;wareing RD
CrossesPeoples Canal
Location2.4 N. 0.5 E. Groveland
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.25458, -112.36286
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic150 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$347,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W 400 N;wareing RD over Peoples Canal built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 400 N;wareing 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 W 400 N;wareing RD over Peoples Canal carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is W 400 N;wareing RD over Peoples Canal?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns W 400 N;wareing RD over Peoples Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.