US Bridges

STC3717;FRIENDS RD over Golden Gate Canal

Fair

Canyon County, Idaho · 1.1 S. 4.5 E. Wilder · Structure no. 000000000027245

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

STC3717;FRIENDS RD over Golden Gate Canal is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying STC3717;FRIENDS RD over Golden Gate Canal in Canyon County, Idaho. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSTC3717;FRIENDS RD
CrossesGolden Gate Canal
Location1.1 S. 4.5 E. Wilder
RouteCounty Highway 3717
CountyCanyon County
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.66097, -116.82269
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic750 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 STC3717;FRIENDS RD over Golden Gate Canal built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is STC3717;FRIENDS 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 STC3717;FRIENDS RD over Golden Gate Canal carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is STC3717;FRIENDS RD over Golden Gate Canal?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns STC3717;FRIENDS RD over Golden Gate Canal?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.