US Bridges

N 2700 E over Crosscut Canal

Poor

Fremont County, Idaho · 1.7 S. 3.2 E. ST Anthony · Structure no. 000000000031850

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N 2700 E over Crosscut Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying N 2700 E over Crosscut Canal in Fremont County, Idaho. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 88 years old, older than the Idaho average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2039. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN 2700 E
CrossesCrosscut Canal
Location1.7 S. 3.2 E. ST Anthony
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.93642, -111.61833
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2023)
Projected traffic15 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

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$389,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N 2700 E over Crosscut Canal built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is N 2700 E over Crosscut Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does N 2700 E over Crosscut Canal carry?

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

How long is N 2700 E over Crosscut Canal?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns N 2700 E over Crosscut Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.