300 East Road over U Canal
FairJerome County, Idaho · 3.2 N. 3.0 E. Jerome · Structure no. 000000000024805
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 104 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 360
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Local
- Other Local Agency
About this bridge
300 East Road over U Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 300 East Road over U Canal in Jerome County, Idaho. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2042. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 300 East Road over U Canal built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is 300 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 2024.
How much traffic does 300 East Road over U Canal carry?
About 360 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is 300 East Road over U Canal?
The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns 300 East Road over U Canal?
It is owned by the Other Local Agency.