US Bridges

Snake River Pkwy over Porter Canal

Fair

Bonneville County, Idaho · In Idaho Falls · Structure no. 000000000031404

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,900
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Snake River Pkwy over Porter Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Snake River Pkwy over Porter Canal in Bonneville County, Idaho. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,850 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSnake River Pkwy
CrossesPorter Canal
LocationIn Idaho Falls
RouteCity Street 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.48492, -112.05714
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating64 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.6 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2023)
Projected traffic2,850 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Snake River Pkwy over Porter Canal built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Snake River Pkwy 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 Snake River Pkwy over Porter Canal carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Snake River Pkwy over Porter Canal?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Snake River Pkwy over Porter Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.