US Bridges

100 East Road over U Canal

Fair

Jerome County, Idaho · 3.1 N. 1.0 E. Jerome · Structure no. 000000000024746

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

100 East Road over U Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying 100 East Road over U Canal in Jerome County, Idaho. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2039. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries100 East Road
CrossesU Canal
Location3.1 N. 1.0 E. Jerome
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJerome County
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.76833, -114.50256
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2023)
Projected traffic90 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 100 East Road over U Canal built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is 100 East 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 2023.

How much traffic does 100 East Road over U Canal carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 100 East Road over U Canal?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 100 East Road over U Canal?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.