US Bridges

Stc 7673;GOWEN RD over New York Canal

Good

Ada County, Idaho · On Gowen Road; E Henry ST · Structure no. 000000000025911

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stc 7673;GOWEN RD over New York Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stc 7673;GOWEN RD over New York Canal in Ada County, Idaho. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,650 by 2042. The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesStc 7673;GOWEN RD
CrossesNew York Canal
LocationOn Gowen Road; E Henry ST
RouteCounty Highway 7673
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.55792, -116.25211
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length112 ft (34 m)
Longest span112 ft (34 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2023)
Projected traffic4,650 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Stc 7673;GOWEN RD over New York Canal built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stc 7673;GOWEN RD over New York 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Stc 7673;GOWEN RD over New York Canal carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Stc 7673;GOWEN RD over New York Canal?

The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Stc 7673;GOWEN RD over New York Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.