US Bridges

SH 46 over N. Gooding Lateral 1465

Fair

Gooding County, Idaho · 3.5 N. Gooding · Structure no. 000000000014360

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 46 over N. Gooding Lateral 1465 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SH 46 over N. Gooding Lateral 1465 in Gooding County, Idaho. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,250 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.9 mi (106 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 46
CrossesN. Gooding Lateral 1465
Location3.5 N. Gooding
RouteState Highway 46
CountyGooding County
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.99801, -114.7132
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2023)
Projected traffic2,250 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed65.9 mi (106 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 SH 46 over N. Gooding Lateral 1465 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 46 over N. Gooding Lateral 1465 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 2022.

How much traffic does SH 46 over N. Gooding Lateral 1465 carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 46 over N. Gooding Lateral 1465?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns SH 46 over N. Gooding Lateral 1465?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.