US Bridges

Canal Road over Sand Creek Channel

Good

Bonneville County, Idaho · Ririe Dam · Structure no. 14RIR1003

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Reclamation

About this bridge

Canal Road over Sand Creek Channel is a concrete continuous slab carrying Canal Road over Sand Creek Channel in Bonneville County, Idaho. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 3 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCanal Road
CrossesSand Creek Channel
LocationRirie Dam
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyBonneville County
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.57428, -111.89443
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3 (2023)
Projected traffic3 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Reclamation
Maintained byBureau of Reclamation
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Canal Road over Sand Creek Channel built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Canal Road over Sand Creek Channel 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 2023.

How much traffic does Canal Road over Sand Creek Channel carry?

About 3 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Canal Road over Sand Creek Channel?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Canal Road over Sand Creek Channel?

It is owned by the Bureau of Reclamation.