US Bridges

Cemetary Access RD over Independent Canal

Good

Fremont County, Idaho · 0.1 S. 1.0 W. ST Anthony · Structure no. 000000000031865

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cemetary Access RD over Independent Canal is a steel culvert carrying Cemetary Access RD over Independent Canal in Fremont County, Idaho. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesCemetary Access RD
CrossesIndependent Canal
Location0.1 S. 1.0 W. ST Anthony
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.95889, -111.70308
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic45 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Cemetary Access RD over Independent Canal built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cemetary Access RD over Independent 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 2022.

How much traffic does Cemetary Access RD over Independent Canal carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cemetary Access RD over Independent Canal?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Cemetary Access RD over Independent Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.