US Bridges

Meridian Road over A Canal

Good

Minidoka County, Idaho · 0.8N 4.5 E Heyburn · Structure no. 000000000025261

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meridian Road over A Canal is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Meridian Road over A Canal in Minidoka County, Idaho. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Idaho average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,250 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMeridian Road
CrossesA Canal
Location0.8N 4.5 E Heyburn
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.56461, -113.66797
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2023)
Projected traffic2,250 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Meridian Road over A Canal built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meridian Road over A Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Meridian Road over A Canal carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Meridian Road over A Canal?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Meridian Road over A Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.