US Bridges

State Haul Road over Lincoln Canal

Good

Lincoln County, Idaho · 16.5 N. Shoshone · Structure no. 000000000024983

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Haul Road over Lincoln Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying State Haul Road over Lincoln Canal in Lincoln County, Idaho. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2039. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesState Haul Road
CrossesLincoln Canal
Location16.5 N. Shoshone
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.166, -114.32261
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2023)
Projected traffic15 by 2039
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$48,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Haul Road over Lincoln Canal built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Haul Road over Lincoln 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does State Haul Road over Lincoln Canal carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is State Haul Road over Lincoln Canal?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns State Haul Road over Lincoln Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.