US Bridges

US 91 over Snake River Valley Canal

Good

Bingham County, Idaho · 1.9 N. Shelly · Structure no. 000000000017556

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 91 over Snake River Valley Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 91 over Snake River Valley Canal in Bingham County, Idaho. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,250 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 91
CrossesSnake River Valley Canal
Location1.9 N. Shelly
RouteU.S. Route 91
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.40658, -112.10397
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,500 (2023)
Projected traffic14,250 by 2042
Trucks7%
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

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 Snake River Valley Canal built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 91 over Snake River Valley 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 91 over Snake River Valley Canal carry?

About 9,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 91 over Snake River Valley Canal?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns US 91 over Snake River Valley Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.