81st South Road over Taylor Canal
GoodBonneville County, Idaho · 4.6 S. 2.8 E. Idaho Falls · Structure no. 000000000031018
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
81st South Road over Taylor Canal is a concrete frame carrying 81st South Road over Taylor Canal in Bonneville County, Idaho. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 81st South Road over Taylor Canal built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is 81st South Road over Taylor 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 81st South Road over Taylor Canal carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is 81st South Road over Taylor Canal?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns 81st South Road over Taylor Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.