US Bridges

Sma 7406;PANCHERI over Porter Canal

Fair

Bonneville County, Idaho · In Idaho Falls · Structure no. 000000000021561

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sma 7406;PANCHERI over Porter Canal is a concrete frame carrying Sma 7406;PANCHERI over Porter Canal in Bonneville County, Idaho. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 26,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,000 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSma 7406;PANCHERI
CrossesPorter Canal
LocationIn Idaho Falls
RouteCity Street 7406
CountyBonneville County
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.48589, -112.04992
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width92 ft (27.9 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,000 (2023)
Projected traffic39,000 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Sma 7406;PANCHERI over Porter Canal built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sma 7406;PANCHERI over Porter 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 Sma 7406;PANCHERI over Porter Canal carry?

About 26,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sma 7406;PANCHERI over Porter Canal?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Sma 7406;PANCHERI over Porter Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.