US 26 over X Canal
FairGooding County, Idaho · 0.3 W. Gooding · Structure no. 000000000013130
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 26 over X Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying US 26 over X Canal in Gooding County, Idaho. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,100 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 X Canal built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 26 over X 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 US 26 over X Canal carry?
About 3,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US 26 over X Canal?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns US 26 over X Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.