US Bridges

E 400 N over Salem Union Canal

Good

Fremont County, Idaho · 1.4 S 1.7 W St. Anthony · Structure no. 000000000032101

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 400 N over Salem Union Canal is a concrete frame carrying E 400 N over Salem Union Canal in Fremont County, Idaho. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Idaho average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 675 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE 400 N
CrossesSalem Union Canal
Location1.4 S 1.7 W St. Anthony
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.94139, -111.71747
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2023)
Projected traffic675 by 2042
Trucks18%
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 E 400 N over Salem Union Canal built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is E 400 N over Salem Union Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2021.

How much traffic does E 400 N over Salem Union Canal carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is E 400 N over Salem Union Canal?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns E 400 N over Salem Union Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.