US Bridges

SH 33 over Teton Island Canal

Fair

Madison County, Idaho · 2.0 N. Rexburg · Structure no. 000000000013900

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 33 over Teton Island Canal is a concrete frame carrying SH 33 over Teton Island Canal in Madison County, Idaho. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,150 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 33
CrossesTeton Island Canal
Location2.0 N. Rexburg
RouteState Highway 33
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.86203, -111.76167
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2023)
Projected traffic6,150 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$491,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 33 over Teton Island Canal built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 33 over Teton Island 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 SH 33 over Teton Island Canal carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 33 over Teton Island Canal?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SH 33 over Teton Island Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.