US 26 over Malad River
FairGooding County, Idaho · 5.0 W. Gooding · Structure no. 000000000013105
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 26 over Malad River is a concrete tee beam carrying US 26 over Malad River in Gooding County, Idaho. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,850 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 26 over Malad River built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 26 over Malad River 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does US 26 over Malad River carry?
About 1,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is US 26 over Malad River?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns US 26 over Malad River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.