US Bridges

Stp 8213;MIDDLETON over Caldwell Highline Canal

Fair

Canyon County, Idaho · 4.0 S. 0.3 E. Middleton · Structure no. 000000000019715

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,900
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Stp 8213;MIDDLETON over Caldwell Highline Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Stp 8213;MIDDLETON over Caldwell Highline Canal in Canyon County, Idaho. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 75 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 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 8,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,350 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesStp 8213;MIDDLETON
CrossesCaldwell Highline Canal
Location4.0 S. 0.3 E. Middleton
RouteCounty Highway 8213
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.64844, -116.61328
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width62 ft (19 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,900 (2023)
Projected traffic13,350 by 2042
Trucks4%
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

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$512,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stp 8213;MIDDLETON over Caldwell Highline Canal built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is Stp 8213;MIDDLETON over Caldwell Highline 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 2023.

How much traffic does Stp 8213;MIDDLETON over Caldwell Highline Canal carry?

About 8,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Stp 8213;MIDDLETON over Caldwell Highline Canal?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Stp 8213;MIDDLETON over Caldwell Highline Canal?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.