US Bridges

Hanson Road over Cedar Point Canal

Fair

Bingham County, Idaho · 0.1 N. 0.5 W. Shelley · Structure no. 000000000022625

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hanson Road over Cedar Point Canal is a concrete frame carrying Hanson Road over Cedar Point Canal in Bingham County, Idaho. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesHanson Road
CrossesCedar Point Canal
Location0.1 N. 0.5 W. Shelley
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.38231, -112.13344
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2023)
Projected traffic600 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Hanson Road over Cedar Point Canal built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hanson Road 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Hanson Road over Cedar Point Canal carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Hanson Road over Cedar Point Canal?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Hanson Road over Cedar Point Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.