US 26 over Anderson Canal
FairBonneville County, Idaho · 15 N. Idaho Falls · Structure no. 000000000013270
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 26 over Anderson Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 26 over Anderson Canal in Bonneville County, Idaho. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 56 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,700 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 26 over Anderson Canal built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is US 26 over Anderson 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 2022.
How much traffic does US 26 over Anderson Canal carry?
About 5,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 26 over Anderson Canal?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.
Who owns US 26 over Anderson Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.