US Bridges

Stc 3944;ELO Road over Lake Fork Canal

Fair

Valley County, Idaho · 2.1 S. 2.0 E. Mccall · Structure no. 000000000028666

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stc 3944;ELO Road over Lake Fork Canal is a steel culvert carrying Stc 3944;ELO Road over Lake Fork Canal in Valley County, Idaho. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 5 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,250 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesStc 3944;ELO Road
CrossesLake Fork Canal
Location2.1 S. 2.0 E. Mccall
RouteCounty Highway 3944
CountyValley County
StateIdaho
Coordinates44.88331, -116.06239
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2023)
Projected traffic2,250 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Stc 3944;ELO Road over Lake Fork Canal built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stc 3944;ELO Road over Lake Fork 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Stc 3944;ELO Road over Lake Fork Canal carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Stc 3944;ELO Road over Lake Fork Canal?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Stc 3944;ELO Road over Lake Fork Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.