US Bridges

US 20 Ebl & Wbl over Twin Groves Canal

Fair

Fremont County, Idaho · 1.2 E. ST Anthony · Structure no. 000000000012620

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 Ebl & Wbl over Twin Groves Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 20 Ebl & Wbl over Twin Groves Canal in Fremont County, Idaho. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 9,100 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,650 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 153 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 20 Ebl & Wbl
CrossesTwin Groves Canal
Location1.2 E. ST Anthony
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.967, -111.65408
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating97 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width153 ft (46.6 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,100 (2023)
Projected traffic13,650 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 20 Ebl & Wbl over Twin Groves Canal built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 20 Ebl & Wbl over Twin Groves 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 2022.

How much traffic does US 20 Ebl & Wbl over Twin Groves Canal carry?

About 9,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 20 Ebl & Wbl over Twin Groves Canal?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 153 ft wide.

Who owns US 20 Ebl & Wbl over Twin Groves Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.