US Bridges

Grand Jean Road over Canyon Creek

Good

Boise County, Idaho · .25 MI N Wapiti Ck Tract · Structure no. 040205000001095

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2018 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Grand Jean Road over Canyon Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grand Jean Road over Canyon Creek in Boise County, Idaho. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Idaho average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2045. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesGrand Jean Road
CrossesCanyon Creek
Location.25 MI N Wapiti Ck Tract
RouteFederal Lands Road 524
StateIdaho
Coordinates44.17241, -115.24392
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2018)
Projected traffic120 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grand Jean Road over Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grand Jean Road over Canyon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Grand Jean Road over Canyon Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Grand Jean Road over Canyon Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Grand Jean Road over Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.