SH 46 over Little Wood River
FairGooding County, Idaho · In Gooding · Structure no. 000000000014345
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 46 over Little Wood River is a concrete slab carrying SH 46 over Little Wood River in Gooding County, Idaho. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,150 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 46 over Little Wood River built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 46 over Little Wood 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does SH 46 over Little Wood River carry?
About 8,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SH 46 over Little Wood River?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns SH 46 over Little Wood River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.