US Bridges

County Line Road over Farmers Coop Canal

Fair

Gem County, Idaho · 0.7 S. 2.8 W. Letha · Structure no. 000000000028120

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
220
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Line Road over Farmers Coop Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Line Road over Farmers Coop Canal in Gem 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCounty Line Road
CrossesFarmers Coop Canal
Location0.7 S. 2.8 W. Letha
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.88467, -116.70231
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating14 US tons
Inventory rating8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2023)
Projected traffic330 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County Line Road over Farmers Coop Canal built?

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

What condition is County Line Road over Farmers Coop 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Line Road over Farmers Coop Canal carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Line Road over Farmers Coop Canal?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Line Road over Farmers Coop Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.