US Bridges

US 93 over Arco Canal

Good

Butte County, Idaho · 1.0 N. Arco · Structure no. 000000000017950

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 93 over Arco Canal is a concrete frame carrying US 93 over Arco Canal in Butte 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,900 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS 93
CrossesArco Canal
Location1.0 N. Arco
RouteU.S. Route 93
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.65161, -113.31717
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2023)
Projected traffic3,900 by 2042
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$501,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 93 over Arco Canal built?

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

What condition is US 93 over Arco 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 93 over Arco Canal carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US 93 over Arco Canal?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 93 over Arco Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.