US Bridges

US 26 over S.Gooding Main Canal

Good

Gooding County, Idaho · 3.8 E. Gooding · Structure no. 000000000013140

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 26 over S.Gooding Main Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying US 26 over S.Gooding Main Canal in Gooding County, Idaho. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Idaho average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 26
CrossesS.Gooding Main Canal
Location3.8 E. Gooding
RouteU.S. Route 26
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.92422, -114.63573
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2023)
Projected traffic4,800 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 26 over S.Gooding Main Canal built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 26 over S.Gooding Main Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does US 26 over S.Gooding Main Canal carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 26 over S.Gooding Main Canal?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US 26 over S.Gooding Main Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.