US Bridges

SMA7822;100 West R over C Canal

Fair

Minidoka County, Idaho · 0.3 N. 1.0 W. Rupert · Structure no. 000000000025295

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,100
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SMA7822;100 West R over C Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying SMA7822;100 West R over C Canal in Minidoka County, Idaho. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 2,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,150 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSMA7822;100 West R
CrossesC Canal
Location0.3 N. 1.0 W. Rupert
RouteCity Street 7822
CountyMinidoka County
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.62261, -113.68764
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2023)
Projected traffic3,150 by 2042
Trucks0%
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

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$962,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SMA7822;100 West R over C Canal built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SMA7822;100 West R over C 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 SMA7822;100 West R over C Canal carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is SMA7822;100 West R over C Canal?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SMA7822;100 West R over C Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.