US Bridges

Van Deusen RD over Northside Main Canal

Fair

Gem County, Idaho · 3.0 N. Emmett;van Deusen · Structure no. 000000000028055

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Van Deusen RD over Northside Main Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Van Deusen RD over Northside Main Canal in Gem County, Idaho. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesVan Deusen RD
CrossesNorthside Main Canal
Location3.0 N. Emmett;van Deusen
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGem County
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.92111, -116.50317
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic450 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Van Deusen RD over Northside Main Canal built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Van Deusen RD over Northside Main 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Van Deusen RD over Northside Main Canal carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Van Deusen RD over Northside Main Canal?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Van Deusen RD over Northside Main Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.