US Bridges

SMA3735;PRPLE Sage over Sebree Canal

Fair

Canyon County, Idaho · 0.7 N. 0.9 E. Notus · Structure no. 000000000027125

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
440
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

SMA3735;PRPLE Sage over Sebree Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying SMA3735;PRPLE Sage over Sebree Canal in Canyon County, Idaho. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSMA3735;PRPLE Sage
CrossesSebree Canal
Location0.7 N. 0.9 E. Notus
RouteCounty Highway 3735
CountyCanyon County
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.73452, -116.78134
Functional classRural Minor 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
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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2023)
Projected traffic660 by 2042
Trucks38%
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 SMA3735;PRPLE Sage over Sebree Canal built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is SMA3735;PRPLE Sage over Sebree 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 SMA3735;PRPLE Sage over Sebree Canal carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is SMA3735;PRPLE Sage over Sebree Canal?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SMA3735;PRPLE Sage over Sebree Canal?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.