US Bridges

N 3rd E over Rexburg Canal

Fair

Madison County, Idaho · In Rexburg;barney Dairy · Structure no. 000000000033000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N 3rd E over Rexburg Canal is a concrete frame carrying N 3rd E over Rexburg Canal in Madison County, Idaho. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN 3rd E
CrossesRexburg Canal
LocationIn Rexburg;barney Dairy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMadison County
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.83192, -111.77519
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2023)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$378,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N 3rd E over Rexburg Canal built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is N 3rd E 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 3rd E over Rexburg Canal carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N 3rd E over Rexburg Canal?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns N 3rd E over Rexburg Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.