US Bridges

900 North Road over Idaho Canal

FairPosted for load

Bingham County, Idaho · 1.0 N. 0.9 E. Goshen · Structure no. 000000000022750

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

900 North Road over Idaho Canal is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying 900 North Road over Idaho Canal in Bingham County, Idaho. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 57 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2039. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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Carries900 North Road
CrossesIdaho Canal
Location1.0 N. 0.9 E. Goshen
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBingham County
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.32578, -112.06392
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic75 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$347,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 900 North Road over Idaho Canal built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is 900 North Road 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does 900 North Road over Idaho Canal carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 900 North Road over Idaho Canal?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 900 North Road over Idaho Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.