US Bridges

Parkinson Road over Cub River

Poor

Franklin County, Idaho · In Franklin;parkinson Rd. · Structure no. 000000000023345

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parkinson Road over Cub River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Parkinson Road over Cub River in Franklin County, Idaho. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 years old, older than the Idaho average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 310 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 465 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesParkinson Road
CrossesCub River
LocationIn Franklin;parkinson Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.01831, -111.80764
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2023)
Projected traffic465 by 2042
Trucks11%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$535,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Parkinson Road over Cub River built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parkinson Road over Cub River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Parkinson Road over Cub River carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Parkinson Road over Cub River?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Parkinson Road over Cub River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.