US Bridges

Lewis Lane over New York Canal

Fair

Canyon County, Idaho · 4.2 S. 1.1 E. Nampa · Structure no. 000000000027210

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,100
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Lewis Lane over New York Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Lewis Lane over New York Canal in Canyon County, Idaho. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 5 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 2,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,150 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLewis Lane
CrossesNew York Canal
Location4.2 S. 1.1 E. Nampa
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.51735, -116.54021
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2023)
Projected traffic3,150 by 2042
Trucks0%
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$801,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lewis Lane over New York Canal built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lewis Lane over New York 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 Lewis Lane over New York Canal carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lewis Lane over New York Canal?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Lewis Lane over New York Canal?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.