US Bridges

SH 34 over North Extension Canal

Fair

Caribou County, Idaho · 1.9 N. Grace · Structure no. 000000000014030

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 34 over North Extension Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 34 over North Extension Canal in Caribou County, Idaho. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,300 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesSH 34
CrossesNorth Extension Canal
Location1.9 N. Grace
RouteState Highway 34
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.60331, -111.73022
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width62 ft (19 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2023)
Projected traffic3,300 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway 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 SH 34 over North Extension Canal built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 34 over North Extension 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 34 over North Extension Canal carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH 34 over North Extension Canal?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns SH 34 over North Extension Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.