US Bridges

SH 34 over Bear River;cleveland Br.

Fair

Franklin County, Idaho · 23.3 N. Preston · Structure no. 000000000014000

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
280 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 34 over Bear River;cleveland Br. is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 34 over Bear River;cleveland Br. in Franklin County, Idaho. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2042. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 34
CrossesBear River;cleveland Br.
Location23.3 N. Preston
RouteState Highway 34
CountyFranklin County
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.34669, -111.71358
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 15
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2023)
Projected traffic1,650 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.6 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 34 over Bear River;cleveland Br. built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 34 over Bear River;cleveland Br. 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SH 34 over Bear River;cleveland Br. carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SH 34 over Bear River;cleveland Br.?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 34 over Bear River;cleveland Br.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.