US Bridges

Valley Road over C Canal

Good

Jerome County, Idaho · 2.0 S. 1.6 W. Hazelton · Structure no. 000000000024761

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
490
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Valley Road over C Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Valley Road over C Canal in Jerome County, Idaho. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 490 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesValley Road
CrossesC Canal
Location2.0 S. 1.6 W. Hazelton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJerome County
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.56925, -114.17128
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic490 (2023)
Projected traffic735 by 2042
Trucks14%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$176,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Valley Road over C Canal built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley Road over C Canal 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 Valley Road over C Canal carry?

About 490 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Valley Road over C Canal?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Valley Road over C Canal?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.