Old Yellowstone Hw over Burgess Canal
FairJefferson County, Idaho · 0.5 S. 0.1 E. Rigby · Structure no. 000000000032545
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1972
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Yellowstone Hw over Burgess Canal is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Yellowstone Hw over Burgess Canal in Jefferson County, Idaho. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1972, 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 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,700 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Yellowstone Hw over Burgess Canal built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.
What condition is Old Yellowstone Hw 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 2023.
How much traffic does Old Yellowstone Hw over Burgess Canal carry?
About 3,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Old Yellowstone Hw 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 36 ft wide.
Who owns Old Yellowstone Hw over Burgess Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.