US Bridges

Stc 3031;FARGO RD over Golden Gate Canal

Fair

Canyon County, Idaho · 0.2 S. 1.0 W. Wilder · Structure no. 000000000027111

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Stc 3031;FARGO RD over Golden Gate Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying Stc 3031;FARGO RD over Golden Gate Canal in Canyon County, Idaho. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 435 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesStc 3031;FARGO RD
CrossesGolden Gate Canal
Location0.2 S. 1.0 W. Wilder
RouteCounty Highway 3031
CountyCanyon County
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.67353, -116.93193
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2023)
Projected traffic435 by 2042
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 3031;FARGO RD over Golden Gate Canal built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stc 3031;FARGO RD over Golden Gate 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Stc 3031;FARGO RD over Golden Gate Canal carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is Stc 3031;FARGO RD over Golden Gate Canal?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Stc 3031;FARGO RD over Golden Gate Canal?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.