US Bridges

Stc 1847; W Fir ST over Cedar Point Canal

Fair

Bingham County, Idaho · In Shelley · Structure no. 000000000019285

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,300
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stc 1847; W Fir ST over Cedar Point Canal is a concrete frame carrying Stc 1847; W Fir ST over Cedar Point Canal in Bingham County, Idaho. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,950 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesStc 1847; W Fir ST
CrossesCedar Point Canal
LocationIn Shelley
RouteCity Street 1847
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.37417, -112.14072
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2023)
Projected traffic4,950 by 2042
Trucks10%
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$540,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stc 1847; W Fir ST over Cedar Point Canal built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stc 1847; W Fir ST over Cedar Point 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Stc 1847; W Fir ST over Cedar Point Canal carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Stc 1847; W Fir ST over Cedar Point Canal?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Stc 1847; W Fir ST over Cedar Point Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.