US Bridges

SH 19 over Golden Gate Canal

Good

Canyon County, Idaho · 0.7 SE Wilder Scl · Structure no. 000000000012175

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 19 over Golden Gate Canal is a concrete frame carrying SH 19 over Golden Gate Canal in Canyon County, Idaho. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 49 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,050 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSH 19
CrossesGolden Gate Canal
Location0.7 SE Wilder Scl
RouteState Highway 19
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.66878, -116.89942
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,700 (2023)
Projected traffic10,050 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 19 over Golden Gate Canal built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is SH 19 over Golden Gate 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SH 19 over Golden Gate Canal carry?

About 6,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 19 over Golden Gate Canal?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns SH 19 over Golden Gate Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.