Sma 7138;TOWER RD over Idaho Canal
FairPosted for loadBonneville County, Idaho · 4.3 N. 0.4 E. Idaho Falls · Structure no. 000000000031100
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 71 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sma 7138;TOWER RD over Idaho Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sma 7138;TOWER RD over Idaho Canal in Bonneville County, Idaho. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2042. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sma 7138;TOWER RD over Idaho Canal built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sma 7138;TOWER RD 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Sma 7138;TOWER RD over Idaho Canal carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Sma 7138;TOWER RD over Idaho Canal?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Sma 7138;TOWER RD over Idaho Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.