US Bridges

Gotsch Road over D Line Canal

Fair

Canyon County, Idaho · 0.7 N. 3.7 E. Parma · Structure no. 000000000027225

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Gotsch Road over D Line Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Gotsch Road over D Line Canal in Canyon County, Idaho. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGotsch Road
CrossesD Line Canal
Location0.7 N. 3.7 E. Parma
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCanyon County
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.79828, -116.87216
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic150 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Gotsch Road over D Line Canal built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gotsch Road over D Line 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 February 2021.

How much traffic does Gotsch Road over D Line Canal carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Gotsch Road over D Line Canal?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Gotsch Road over D Line Canal?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.