US Bridges

W. 2nd North ST over Rexburg Canal

Fair

Madison County, Idaho · In REXBURG;W.2nd N.St · Structure no. 000000000032980

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
260
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. 2nd North ST over Rexburg Canal is a concrete frame carrying W. 2nd North ST over Rexburg Canal in Madison County, Idaho. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2039. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW. 2nd North ST
CrossesRexburg Canal
LocationIn REXBURG;W.2nd N.St
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMadison County
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.83028, -111.79467
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2023)
Projected traffic390 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 W. 2nd North ST over Rexburg Canal built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. 2nd North ST over Rexburg 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 W. 2nd North ST over Rexburg Canal carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is W. 2nd North ST over Rexburg Canal?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns W. 2nd North ST over Rexburg Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.