US Bridges

Stc 6703;E 65th S over Butte Arm Canal

FairPosted for load

Bonneville County, Idaho · 3.6 S. 1.1 W. Idaho Falls · Structure no. 000000000020750

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stc 6703;E 65th S over Butte Arm Canal is a concrete frame carrying Stc 6703;E 65th S over Butte Arm Canal in Bonneville County, Idaho. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 69 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesStc 6703;E 65th S
CrossesButte Arm Canal
Location3.6 S. 1.1 W. Idaho Falls
RouteCounty Highway 6703
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.43944, -112.06164
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2023)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Stc 6703;E 65th S over Butte Arm Canal built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is Stc 6703;E 65th S over Butte Arm 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Stc 6703;E 65th S over Butte Arm Canal carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Stc 6703;E 65th S over Butte Arm Canal?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Stc 6703;E 65th S over Butte Arm Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.