US Bridges

US 91 over Cub River

Fair

Franklin County, Idaho · 0.6 N. Franklin · Structure no. 000000000017456

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 91 over Cub River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 91 over Cub River in Franklin County, Idaho. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,900 by 2042. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 91
CrossesCub River
Location0.6 N. Franklin
RouteU.S. Route 91
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.02367, -111.80681
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,600 (2023)
Projected traffic12,900 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
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 US 91 over Cub River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 91 over Cub River 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 2022.

How much traffic does US 91 over Cub River carry?

About 8,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 91 over Cub River?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns US 91 over Cub River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.