US Bridges

50 West Road over H Canal

Fair

Cassia County, Idaho · 2.6S 0.1W BURLEY;220S-50W · Structure no. 000000000024005

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
480
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

50 West Road over H Canal is a concrete frame carrying 50 West Road over H Canal in Cassia County, Idaho. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 480 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries50 West Road
CrossesH Canal
Location2.6S 0.1W BURLEY;220S-50W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCassia County
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.50061, -113.80314
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2023)
Projected traffic720 by 2042
Trucks30%
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

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 50 West Road over H Canal built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is 50 West Road over H 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 50 West Road over H Canal carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is 50 West Road over H Canal?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 50 West Road over H Canal?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.