Cascade Road over Enterprise Canal
PoorGem County, Idaho · 0.6 S. 2.7;W. Emmett · Structure no. 000000000028080
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 950
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cascade Road over Enterprise Canal is a concrete slab carrying Cascade Road over Enterprise Canal in Gem County, Idaho. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,425 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cascade Road over Enterprise Canal built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cascade Road over Enterprise Canal 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Cascade Road over Enterprise Canal carry?
About 950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Cascade Road over Enterprise Canal?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Cascade Road over Enterprise Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.