US Bridges

I 84 over W-26 Canal

Fair

Gooding County, Idaho · 2.2 W. Wendell · Structure no. 000000000016080

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 84 over W-26 Canal is a concrete frame carrying I 84 over W-26 Canal in Gooding County, Idaho. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,500 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 276 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 84
CrossesW-26 Canal
Location2.2 W. Wendell
RouteInterstate 84
CountyGooding County
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.78072, -114.73097
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width276 ft (84.1 m)
Roadway width126 ft (38.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,000 (2023)
Projected traffic28,500 by 2042
Trucks44%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I 84 over W-26 Canal built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 84 over W-26 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I 84 over W-26 Canal carry?

About 19,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

How long is I 84 over W-26 Canal?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 276 ft wide.

Who owns I 84 over W-26 Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.