US Bridges

Sma 7406;17th ST over Idaho Canal

Good

Bonneville County, Idaho · In Idaho Falls · Structure no. 000000000021580

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sma 7406;17th ST over Idaho Canal is a concrete continuous frame carrying Sma 7406;17th ST over Idaho Canal in Bonneville County, Idaho. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2024, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 24,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,000 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSma 7406;17th ST
CrossesIdaho Canal
LocationIn Idaho Falls
RouteCity Street 7406
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.48258, -112.02408
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width118 ft (36 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,000 (2023)
Projected traffic36,000 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$906,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sma 7406;17th ST over Idaho Canal built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Sma 7406;17th ST over Idaho Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Sma 7406;17th ST over Idaho Canal carry?

About 24,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sma 7406;17th ST over Idaho Canal?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns Sma 7406;17th ST over Idaho Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.