US Bridges

Army Way Road over Peoples Canal

Fair

Bingham County, Idaho · 1.0 N. 3.7 W. Riverside · Structure no. 000000000023050

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
95
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Army Way Road over Peoples Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Army Way Road over Peoples Canal in Bingham County, Idaho. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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.

It carries about 95 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 143 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesArmy Way Road
CrossesPeoples Canal
Location1.0 N. 3.7 W. Riverside
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBingham County
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.21186, -112.50961
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 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 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Army Way Road over Peoples Canal built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Army Way 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 Army Way Road over Peoples Canal carry?

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

How long is Army Way Road over Peoples Canal?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Army Way Road over Peoples Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.