US Bridges

Can-Ada Road over Waldvogel Canal

Good

Canyon County, Idaho · 0.3 S. 0.9 E. Melba · Structure no. 000000000027351

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Can-Ada Road over Waldvogel Canal is a concrete frame carrying Can-Ada Road over Waldvogel Canal in Canyon County, Idaho. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCan-Ada Road
CrossesWaldvogel Canal
Location0.3 S. 0.9 E. Melba
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCanyon County
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.37102, -116.51235
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic450 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 Can-Ada Road over Waldvogel Canal built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Can-Ada Road over Waldvogel 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does Can-Ada Road over Waldvogel Canal carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Can-Ada Road over Waldvogel Canal?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Can-Ada Road over Waldvogel Canal?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.