US Bridges

3700 East RD over Burgess Canal

Fair

Jefferson County, Idaho · 0.8 S. 2.4 W. Rigby · Structure no. 000000000032500

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

3700 East RD over Burgess Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying 3700 East RD over Burgess Canal in Jefferson County, Idaho. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries3700 East RD
CrossesBurgess Canal
Location0.8 S. 2.4 W. Rigby
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.65906, -111.96375
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2023)
Projected traffic1,650 by 2042
Trucks7%
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$831,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 3700 East RD over Burgess Canal built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3700 East RD over Burgess 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does 3700 East RD over Burgess Canal carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 3700 East RD over Burgess Canal?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 3700 East RD over Burgess Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.