SH 55 over Lake Fork Creek Canal
FairValley County, Idaho · In Lake Fork · Structure no. 000000000014871
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 55 over Lake Fork Creek Canal is a concrete culvert carrying SH 55 over Lake Fork Creek Canal in Valley County, Idaho. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 55 over Lake Fork Creek Canal built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 55 over Lake Fork Creek Canal 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does SH 55 over Lake Fork Creek Canal carry?
About 6,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SH 55 over Lake Fork Creek Canal?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns SH 55 over Lake Fork Creek Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.