US Bridges

Fairview RD over Wasteway Canal

Good

Power County, Idaho · 3.5N 1.8W American Falls · Structure no. 000000000023472

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairview RD over Wasteway Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fairview RD over Wasteway Canal in Power County, Idaho. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2039. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesFairview RD
CrossesWasteway Canal
Location3.5N 1.8W American Falls
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.83489, -112.89606
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic38 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fairview RD over Wasteway Canal built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairview RD over Wasteway 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Fairview RD over Wasteway Canal carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Fairview RD over Wasteway Canal?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Fairview RD over Wasteway Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.