US Bridges

US 91 over West Cache Canal

Good

Franklin County, Idaho · 3.2 N. Preston · Structure no. 000000000017471

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 91 over West Cache Canal is a steel culvert carrying US 91 over West Cache Canal in Franklin County, Idaho. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,450 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 160 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesUS 91
CrossesWest Cache Canal
Location3.2 N. Preston
RouteU.S. Route 91
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.14706, -111.91022
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width160 ft (48.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2023)
Projected traffic3,450 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 West Cache Canal built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 91 over West Cache 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does US 91 over West Cache Canal carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 91 over West Cache Canal?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 160 ft wide.

Who owns US 91 over West Cache Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.