US Bridges

SH 52 over Farmers Coop Canal

Good

Gem County, Idaho · In Emmett · Structure no. 000000000014646

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 52 over Farmers Coop Canal is a concrete frame carrying SH 52 over Farmers Coop Canal in Gem County, Idaho. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Idaho average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,250 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSH 52
CrossesFarmers Coop Canal
LocationIn Emmett
RouteState Highway 52
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.87714, -116.50008
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2023)
Projected traffic17,250 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SH 52 over Farmers Coop Canal built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 52 over Farmers Coop Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does SH 52 over Farmers Coop Canal carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 52 over Farmers Coop Canal?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns SH 52 over Farmers Coop Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.