US Bridges

Christensen; 150 E over Peoples Canal

Fair

Bingham County, Idaho · 6.3 N. 3.5 E. Blackfoot · Structure no. 000000000023140

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Christensen; 150 E over Peoples Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Christensen; 150 E over Peoples Canal in Bingham County, Idaho. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2039. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesChristensen; 150 E
CrossesPeoples Canal
Location6.3 N. 3.5 E. Blackfoot
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBingham County
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.28015, -112.26749
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 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 length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2023)
Projected traffic210 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 Christensen; 150 E over Peoples Canal built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Christensen; 150 E 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Christensen; 150 E over Peoples Canal carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Christensen; 150 E over Peoples Canal?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Christensen; 150 E over Peoples Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.