US Bridges

2900 North Road over East Side Canal

Fair

Butte County, Idaho · 2.7 S. 1.1 E. Moore · Structure no. 000000000031535

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
260
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

2900 North Road over East Side Canal is a concrete frame carrying 2900 North Road over East Side Canal in Butte County, Idaho. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 5 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries2900 North Road
CrossesEast Side Canal
Location2.7 S. 1.1 E. Moore
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButte County
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.69625, -113.3435
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2023)
Projected traffic390 by 2042
Trucks8%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$312,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 2900 North Road over East Side Canal built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2900 North Road over East Side 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does 2900 North Road over East Side Canal carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is 2900 North Road over East Side Canal?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 2900 North Road over East Side Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.