SH 46 over Drain Ditch
FairCamas County, Idaho · 26.9 N. Gooding · Structure no. 000000000014375
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 630
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 46 over Drain Ditch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 46 over Drain Ditch in Camas County, Idaho. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 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 630 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 945 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 46 over Drain Ditch built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 46 over Drain Ditch 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 August 2021.
How much traffic does SH 46 over Drain Ditch carry?
About 630 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is SH 46 over Drain Ditch?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SH 46 over Drain Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.