US Bridges

N. 1st East Street over Rexburg Canal

Fair

Madison County, Idaho · In REXBURG;N.1st E.St · Structure no. 000000000032995

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
930
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. 1st East Street over Rexburg Canal is a concrete frame carrying N. 1st East Street 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 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 930 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,395 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN. 1st East Street
CrossesRexburg Canal
LocationIn REXBURG;N.1st E.St
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMadison County
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.83322, -111.78094
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic930 (2023)
Projected traffic1,395 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$546,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N. 1st East Street over Rexburg Canal built?

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

What condition is N. 1st East Street 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does N. 1st East Street over Rexburg Canal carry?

About 930 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N. 1st East Street over Rexburg Canal?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns N. 1st East Street over Rexburg Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.