US Bridges

N 5th W over Burgess Canal

Good

Bonneville County, Idaho · 2.1 N. 4.0 W. Ucon · Structure no. 000000000031360

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
670
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N 5th W over Burgess Canal is a concrete frame carrying N 5th W over Burgess Canal in Bonneville County, Idaho. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 670 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,005 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN 5th W
CrossesBurgess Canal
Location2.1 N. 4.0 W. Ucon
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.62167, -112.04311
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic670 (2023)
Projected traffic1,005 by 2042
Trucks12%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N 5th W over Burgess Canal built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is N 5th W over Burgess 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 2023.

How much traffic does N 5th W over Burgess Canal carry?

About 670 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is N 5th W over Burgess Canal?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns N 5th W over Burgess Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.