US Bridges

81st S/County Line over Great Western Canal

Good

Bonneville County, Idaho · 4.5 S. 6.4 W. Idaho Falls · Structure no. 000000000031035

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

81st S/County Line over Great Western Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 81st S/County Line over Great Western Canal in Bonneville County, Idaho. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2039. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries81st S/County Line
CrossesGreat Western Canal
Location4.5 S. 6.4 W. Idaho Falls
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.42506, -112.16392
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2023)
Projected traffic120 by 2039
Trucks13%
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

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 81st S/County Line over Great Western Canal built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is 81st S/County Line over Great Western 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 2024.

How much traffic does 81st S/County Line over Great Western Canal carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is 81st S/County Line over Great Western Canal?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 81st S/County Line over Great Western Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.