US Bridges

Pioneer Road over Danskin Canal

FairPosted for load

Bingham County, Idaho · 0.7 S. 0.5 E. Moreland · Structure no. 000000000022940

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
860
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pioneer Road over Danskin Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Pioneer Road over Danskin 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 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 860 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,290 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPioneer Road
CrossesDanskin Canal
Location0.7 S. 0.5 E. Moreland
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBingham County
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.21114, -112.43292
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic860 (2023)
Projected traffic1,290 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$252,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pioneer Road over Danskin Canal built?

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

What condition is Pioneer Road over Danskin 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 Pioneer Road over Danskin Canal carry?

About 860 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Pioneer Road over Danskin Canal?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Pioneer Road over Danskin Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.