US Bridges

STC6724;65th South over Great Western Canal

FairPosted for load

Bonneville County, Idaho · 3.6 S. 5.7 W.Idaho Falls · Structure no. 000000000020840

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

STC6724;65th South over Great Western Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying STC6724;65th South over Great Western Canal in Bonneville County, Idaho. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 5 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSTC6724;65th South
CrossesGreat Western Canal
Location3.6 S. 5.7 W.Idaho Falls
RouteCounty Highway 6724
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.43967, -112.15203
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2023)
Projected traffic165 by 2042
Trucks22%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$297,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was STC6724;65th South over Great Western Canal built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is STC6724;65th South over Great Western 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 STC6724;65th South over Great Western Canal carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is STC6724;65th South over Great Western Canal?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns STC6724;65th South over Great Western Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.