US Bridges

SH 81 over G Canal

Good

Cassia County, Idaho · In Declo · Structure no. 000000000016621

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 81 over G Canal is a concrete frame carrying SH 81 over G Canal in Cassia County, Idaho. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,100 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 81
CrossesG Canal
LocationIn Declo
RouteState Highway 81
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.52017, -113.62969
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2023)
Projected traffic5,100 by 2042
Trucks16%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 81 over G Canal built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 81 over G 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 2023.

How much traffic does SH 81 over G Canal carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SH 81 over G Canal?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns SH 81 over G Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.