US Bridges

Clover Road over Cedar Draw

Fair

Twin Falls County, Idaho · 0.5 W. Filer;jorden Cor · Structure no. 000000000025465

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Clover Road over Cedar Draw is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clover Road over Cedar Draw in Twin Falls County, Idaho. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 85 years old, older 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 5 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesClover Road
CrossesCedar Draw
Location0.5 W. Filer;jorden Cor
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTwin Falls County
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.56389, -114.62431
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2023)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$489,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clover Road over Cedar Draw built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is Clover Road over Cedar Draw 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Clover Road over Cedar Draw carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Clover Road over Cedar Draw?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Clover Road over Cedar Draw?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.