US Bridges

River Road over Cedar Draw Creek

Fair

Twin Falls County, Idaho · 5.9 N. 3.0 W. Filer · Structure no. 000000000025686

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

River Road over Cedar Draw Creek is a concrete frame carrying River Road over Cedar Draw Creek in Twin Falls County, Idaho. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 6 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 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 375 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesRiver Road
CrossesCedar Draw Creek
Location5.9 N. 3.0 W. Filer
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTwin Falls County
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.65694, -114.66528
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic375 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River Road over Cedar Draw Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Road over Cedar Draw Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does River Road over Cedar Draw Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is River Road over Cedar Draw Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns River Road over Cedar Draw Creek?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.