US Bridges

Longhurst Lane over Cedar Point Canal

Good

Bingham County, Idaho · In Shelley · Structure no. 000000000019288

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Longhurst Lane over Cedar Point Canal is a steel culvert carrying Longhurst Lane over Cedar Point Canal in Bingham County, Idaho. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLonghurst Lane
CrossesCedar Point Canal
LocationIn Shelley
RouteCity Street 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.37097, -112.14331
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic150 by 2040
Trucks—
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Longhurst Lane over Cedar Point Canal built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Longhurst Lane 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Longhurst Lane over Cedar Point Canal carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Longhurst Lane over Cedar Point Canal?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Longhurst Lane over Cedar Point Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.