US Bridges

Burmah Road over Lincoln Canal

Fair

Lincoln County, Idaho · 15.0 N. 4.6 E. Shoshone · Structure no. 000000000025050

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
230
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Burmah Road over Lincoln Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Burmah Road over Lincoln Canal in Lincoln County, Idaho. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 5 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 345 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

Location

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CarriesBurmah Road
CrossesLincoln Canal
Location15.0 N. 4.6 E. Shoshone
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLincoln County
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.15178, -114.31711
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2023)
Projected traffic345 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 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$375,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Burmah Road over Lincoln Canal built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burmah Road over Lincoln 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Burmah Road over Lincoln Canal carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Burmah Road over Lincoln Canal?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Burmah Road over Lincoln Canal?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.