US Bridges

Shelton Cemetry RD over Anderson Canal

Fair

Bonneville County, Idaho · 1.0 S. 1.1 W. Ririe · Structure no. 000000000031095

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,700
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shelton Cemetry RD over Anderson Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Shelton Cemetry RD over Anderson Canal in Bonneville County, Idaho. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 84 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 5 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,550 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesShelton Cemetry RD
CrossesAnderson Canal
Location1.0 S. 1.1 W. Ririe
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBonneville County
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.61244, -111.79872
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2023)
Projected traffic2,550 by 2042
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$395,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shelton Cemetry RD over Anderson Canal built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is Shelton Cemetry RD over Anderson 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Shelton Cemetry RD over Anderson Canal carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Shelton Cemetry RD over Anderson Canal?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Shelton Cemetry RD over Anderson Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.