US Bridges

500 West Road over C Canal

Good

Minidoka County, Idaho · 0.7 N. 1.0 E. Paul · Structure no. 000000000025286

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

500 West Road over C Canal is a concrete frame carrying 500 West Road over C Canal in Minidoka County, Idaho. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2039. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries500 West Road
CrossesC Canal
Location0.7 N. 1.0 E. Paul
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMinidoka County
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.61575, -113.76394
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic150 by 2039
Trucks5%
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 500 West Road over C Canal built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is 500 West Road over C 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 500 West Road over C Canal carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 500 West Road over C Canal?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns 500 West Road over C Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.