US Bridges

81st S/County Line over Lower Holmes Canal

Fair

Bonneville County, Idaho · 4.5 S. 6.2 W. Idaho Falls · Structure no. 000000000031045

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

81st S/County Line over Lower Holmes Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 81st S/County Line over Lower Holmes Canal in Bonneville County, Idaho. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries81st S/County Line
CrossesLower Holmes Canal
Location4.5 S. 6.2 W. Idaho Falls
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.42508, -112.16319
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 Lower Holmes Canal built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is 81st S/County Line over Lower Holmes 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 81st S/County Line over Lower Holmes Canal carry?

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

How long is 81st S/County Line over Lower Holmes Canal?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 81st S/County Line over Lower Holmes Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.