US Bridges

Valley View Drive over Soda Canal

Fair

Caribou County, Idaho · 1.1 N. 2.2 W.Soda Springs · Structure no. 000000000023205

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley View Drive over Soda Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Valley View Drive over Soda Canal in Caribou County, Idaho. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesValley View Drive
CrossesSoda Canal
Location1.1 N. 2.2 W.Soda Springs
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCaribou County
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.66864, -111.64794
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2023)
Projected traffic90 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$326,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Valley View Drive over Soda Canal built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley View Drive over Soda 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Valley View Drive over Soda Canal carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Valley View Drive over Soda Canal?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Valley View Drive over Soda Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.