US Bridges

STC2757;NORTH Road over U Canal

Fair

Jerome County, Idaho · 3.0 N. Jerome · Structure no. 000000000019510

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,600
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

STC2757;NORTH Road over U Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying STC2757;NORTH Road over U Canal in Jerome County, Idaho. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSTC2757;NORTH Road
CrossesU Canal
Location3.0 N. Jerome
RouteCounty Highway 2757
CountyJerome County
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.76636, -114.51865
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2023)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2042
Trucks17%
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

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$832,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was STC2757;NORTH Road over U Canal built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is STC2757;NORTH Road over U 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does STC2757;NORTH Road over U Canal carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is STC2757;NORTH Road over U Canal?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns STC2757;NORTH Road over U Canal?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.