US Bridges

Canyon Creek Road over Canyon Creek

Fair

Madison County, Idaho · 2.5 S. 17.5 E. Rexburg · Structure no. 000000000032930

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Canyon Creek Road over Canyon Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Canyon Creek Road over Canyon Creek in Madison County, Idaho. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCanyon Creek Road
CrossesCanyon Creek
Location2.5 S. 17.5 E. Rexburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.78742, -111.44114
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic75 by 2039
Trucks10%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Canyon Creek Road over Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Canyon Creek Road over Canyon Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Canyon Creek Road over Canyon Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Canyon Creek Road over Canyon Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Canyon Creek Road over Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.