US Bridges

N 3470 E RD over Dry Bed Canal;midway Br.

Good

Jefferson County, Idaho · 1.0 S. 0.2 W. Menan · Structure no. 000000000032600

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N 3470 E RD over Dry Bed Canal;midway Br. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N 3470 E RD over Dry Bed Canal;midway Br. in Jefferson County, Idaho. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2039. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN 3470 E RD
CrossesDry Bed Canal;midway Br.
Location1.0 S. 0.2 W. Menan
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.70389, -112.00678
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2023)
Projected traffic525 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 3470 E RD over Dry Bed Canal;midway Br. built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is N 3470 E RD over Dry Bed Canal;midway Br. 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does N 3470 E RD over Dry Bed Canal;midway Br. carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N 3470 E RD over Dry Bed Canal;midway Br.?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns N 3470 E RD over Dry Bed Canal;midway Br.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.