US Bridges

Tucker Road over Golden Gate Canal

Fair

Canyon County, Idaho · 1.1 S. 4.0 E. Wilder · Structure no. 000000000027290

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Tucker Road over Golden Gate Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Tucker Road over Golden Gate Canal in Canyon County, Idaho. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2039. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesTucker Road
CrossesGolden Gate Canal
Location1.1 S. 4.0 E. Wilder
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.66069, -116.83261
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2023)
Projected traffic105 by 2039
Trucks10%
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 Tucker Road over Golden Gate Canal built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tucker Road 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Tucker Road over Golden Gate Canal carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Tucker Road over Golden Gate Canal?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Tucker Road over Golden Gate Canal?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.