US Bridges

W 2nd Street over Farmers Coop Canal

Fair

Gem County, Idaho · In Emmett;w 2nd ST · Structure no. 000000000028175

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1940
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 2nd Street over Farmers Coop Canal is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W 2nd Street over Farmers Coop Canal in Gem County, Idaho. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1940, so it is 95 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.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW 2nd Street
CrossesFarmers Coop Canal
LocationIn Emmett;w 2nd ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.87361, -116.50308
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic300 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$468,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W 2nd Street over Farmers Coop Canal built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1940.

What condition is W 2nd Street 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 2024.

How much traffic does W 2nd Street over Farmers Coop Canal carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is W 2nd Street over Farmers Coop Canal?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns W 2nd Street over Farmers Coop Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.