US Bridges

SMA7316;HOLMES Ave over Idaho Canal

Fair

Bonneville County, Idaho · In Idaho Falls · Structure no. 000000000021436

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,500
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SMA7316;HOLMES Ave over Idaho Canal is a concrete frame carrying SMA7316;HOLMES Ave over Idaho Canal in Bonneville County, Idaho. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,250 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 138 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSMA7316;HOLMES Ave
CrossesIdaho Canal
LocationIn Idaho Falls
RouteCity Street 7316
CountyBonneville County
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.47331, -112.02375
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width138 ft (42 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,500 (2023)
Projected traffic20,250 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 SMA7316;HOLMES Ave over Idaho Canal built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SMA7316;HOLMES Ave over Idaho 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 2023.

How much traffic does SMA7316;HOLMES Ave over Idaho Canal carry?

About 13,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SMA7316;HOLMES Ave over Idaho Canal?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 138 ft wide.

Who owns SMA7316;HOLMES Ave over Idaho Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.