US Bridges

Canyon Creek RD over Canyon Creek

FairPosted for load

Madison County, Idaho · 6.5 S. 16.4 E. Rexburg · Structure no. 000000000032940

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Canyon Creek RD over Canyon Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Canyon Creek RD over Canyon Creek in Madison County, Idaho. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCanyon Creek RD
CrossesCanyon Creek
Location6.5 S. 16.4 E. Rexburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.72875, -111.46208
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
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2023)
Projected traffic90 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$354,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Canyon Creek RD over Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Canyon Creek RD 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 RD over Canyon Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Canyon Creek RD over Canyon Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Canyon Creek RD over Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.