US Bridges

N 1800 E over Independent Canal

FairPosted for load

Fremont County, Idaho · 1.5 S. 2.0 W. Parker · Structure no. 000000000031900

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N 1800 E over Independent Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying N 1800 E over Independent Canal in Fremont County, Idaho. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN 1800 E
CrossesIndependent Canal
Location1.5 S. 2.0 W. Parker
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.93589, -111.79769
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2023)
Projected traffic120 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N 1800 E over Independent Canal built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is N 1800 E over Independent 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 2023.

How much traffic does N 1800 E over Independent Canal carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N 1800 E over Independent Canal?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns N 1800 E over Independent Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.