US Bridges

Dip Lane over Farmers Coop Canal

Fair

Canyon County, Idaho · 1.8 S. 5.2 E. Parma · Structure no. 000000000027055

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Dip Lane over Farmers Coop Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Dip Lane over Farmers Coop Canal in Canyon County, Idaho. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDip Lane
CrossesFarmers Coop Canal
Location1.8 S. 5.2 E. Parma
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCanyon County
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.76244, -116.84253
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 closed1.2 mi (2 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 Dip Lane over Farmers Coop Canal built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dip Lane over Farmers Coop 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 2023.

How much traffic does Dip Lane over Farmers Coop Canal carry?

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

How long is Dip Lane over Farmers Coop Canal?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Dip Lane over Farmers Coop Canal?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.