Simplot Circle over Porter Canal
GoodBonneville County, Idaho · In Idaho Falls · Structure no. 000000000036005
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Simplot Circle over Porter Canal is a concrete frame carrying Simplot Circle over Porter Canal in Bonneville County, Idaho. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Simplot Circle over Porter Canal built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is Simplot Circle over Porter 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Simplot Circle over Porter Canal carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Simplot Circle over Porter Canal?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Simplot Circle over Porter Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.