US Bridges

300 South Road over A Canal

Fair

Minidoka County, Idaho · 1.6 N. 5.2 E. Heyburn · Structure no. 000000000025226

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

300 South Road over A Canal is a concrete continuous frame carrying 300 South Road over A Canal in Minidoka County, Idaho. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2039. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries300 South Road
CrossesA Canal
Location1.6 N. 5.2 E. Heyburn
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.57614, -113.65492
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
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2023)
Projected traffic315 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 300 South Road over A Canal built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is 300 South Road over A 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 2024.

How much traffic does 300 South Road over A Canal carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 300 South Road over A Canal?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns 300 South Road over A Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.