US Bridges

Stc 3874;STAFFORD over Notus Canal

Good

Canyon County, Idaho · 1.2 N. 2.4 E. Notus · Structure no. 000000000027116

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
230
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Stc 3874;STAFFORD over Notus Canal is a concrete frame carrying Stc 3874;STAFFORD over Notus Canal in Canyon County, Idaho. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 230 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 345 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesStc 3874;STAFFORD
CrossesNotus Canal
Location1.2 N. 2.4 E. Notus
RouteCounty Highway 3874
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.74175, -116.75309
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2023)
Projected traffic345 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 Stc 3874;STAFFORD over Notus Canal built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stc 3874;STAFFORD over Notus 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Stc 3874;STAFFORD over Notus Canal carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Stc 3874;STAFFORD over Notus Canal?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Stc 3874;STAFFORD over Notus Canal?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.