SH 46 over W Canal
GoodGooding County, Idaho · 0.3 N.Wendell · Structure no. 000000000014325
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 46 over W Canal is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 46 over W Canal in Gooding County, Idaho. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,800 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 SH 46 over W Canal built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 46 over W 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 SH 46 over W Canal carry?
About 7,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is SH 46 over W Canal?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SH 46 over W Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.