US Bridges

Stc 8001;MAIN ST over Farmers Coop Canal

Fair

Gem County, Idaho · In Emmett;main ST · Structure no. 000000000028180

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stc 8001;MAIN ST over Farmers Coop Canal is a concrete frame carrying Stc 8001;MAIN ST over Farmers Coop Canal in Gem County, Idaho. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 85 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 59% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,950 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesStc 8001;MAIN ST
CrossesFarmers Coop Canal
LocationIn Emmett;main ST
RouteCounty Highway 8001
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.87558, -116.50306
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
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2023)
Projected traffic1,950 by 2042
Trucks59%
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$660,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stc 8001;MAIN ST over Farmers Coop Canal built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is Stc 8001;MAIN ST 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 Stc 8001;MAIN ST over Farmers Coop Canal carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 59% are trucks.

How long is Stc 8001;MAIN ST over Farmers Coop Canal?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Stc 8001;MAIN ST over Farmers Coop Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.