US Bridges

US 91 over Cedar Point Canal

Good

Bingham County, Idaho · 2.5 NE Firth · Structure no. 000000000017551

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 91 over Cedar Point Canal is a concrete frame carrying US 91 over Cedar Point Canal in Bingham County, Idaho. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,900 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 91
CrossesCedar Point Canal
Location2.5 NE Firth
RouteU.S. Route 91
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.33669, -112.15769
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2023)
Projected traffic6,900 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 91 over Cedar Point Canal built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 91 over Cedar Point 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 2022.

How much traffic does US 91 over Cedar Point Canal carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 91 over Cedar Point Canal?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns US 91 over Cedar Point Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.