US Bridges

Baseline Road over C-2 Canal

Fair

Minidoka County, Idaho · 1.0 N. 0.8 W. Paul · Structure no. 000000000025246

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baseline Road over C-2 Canal is a concrete frame carrying Baseline Road over C-2 Canal in Minidoka County, Idaho. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBaseline Road
CrossesC-2 Canal
Location1.0 N. 0.8 W. Paul
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.6195, -113.79956
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic225 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 Baseline Road over C-2 Canal built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baseline Road over C-2 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 Baseline Road over C-2 Canal carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Baseline Road over C-2 Canal?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Baseline Road over C-2 Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.