US Bridges

E. Stage Coach RD over Mora Canal

Fair

Canyon County, Idaho · 4.5 N. 0.5 W. Melba · Structure no. 000000000026903

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
132 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

E. Stage Coach RD over Mora Canal is a concrete frame carrying E. Stage Coach RD over Mora Canal in Canyon County, Idaho. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2039. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE. Stage Coach RD
CrossesMora Canal
Location4.5 N. 0.5 W. Melba
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCanyon County
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.44466, -116.54221
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating93 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic300 by 2039
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E. Stage Coach RD over Mora Canal built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. Stage Coach RD over Mora 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does E. Stage Coach RD over Mora Canal carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E. Stage Coach RD over Mora Canal?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns E. Stage Coach RD over Mora Canal?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.