US Bridges

US 20 over Farmers Coop Canal

Fair

Canyon County, Idaho · 1 NW Caldwell Cl · Structure no. 000000000012215

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
144 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 over Farmers Coop Canal is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 20 over Farmers Coop Canal in Canyon County, Idaho. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,500 by 2042. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 20
CrossesFarmers Coop Canal
Location1 NW Caldwell Cl
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.68975, -116.69542
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2023)
Projected traffic16,500 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 US 20 over Farmers Coop Canal built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 20 over Farmers Coop 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US 20 over Farmers Coop Canal carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 20 over Farmers Coop Canal?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 20 over Farmers Coop Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.