US Bridges

Stc 7136;BELLIN RD over Porter Canal

Fair

Bonneville County, Idaho · 1.1 S. 2.2 W. Idaho Falls · Structure no. 000000000031215

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,300
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stc 7136;BELLIN RD over Porter Canal is a concrete frame carrying Stc 7136;BELLIN RD over Porter Canal in Bonneville County, Idaho. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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.

It carries about 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,950 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesStc 7136;BELLIN RD
CrossesPorter Canal
Location1.1 S. 2.2 W. Idaho Falls
RouteCounty Highway 7136
CountyBonneville County
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.47522, -112.08311
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2023)
Projected traffic4,950 by 2042
Trucks4%
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$353,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stc 7136;BELLIN RD over Porter Canal built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stc 7136;BELLIN RD 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 2023.

How much traffic does Stc 7136;BELLIN RD over Porter Canal carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Stc 7136;BELLIN RD over Porter Canal?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Stc 7136;BELLIN RD over Porter Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.