US Bridges

800 East Road over L Canal

FairPosted for load

Jerome County, Idaho · 8.0 E. Jerome · Structure no. 000000000024785

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

800 East Road over L Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 800 East Road over L Canal in Jerome County, Idaho. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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Carries800 East Road
CrossesL Canal
Location8.0 E. Jerome
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJerome County
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.72431, -114.36525
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic300 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$360,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 800 East Road over L Canal built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is 800 East Road over L 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 800 East Road over L Canal carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is 800 East Road over L Canal?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 800 East Road over L Canal?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.