US Bridges

1700 South Road over Big Wood River

Good

Gooding County, Idaho · 1.0 N. 1.6 W. Gooding · Structure no. 000000000024356

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

1700 South Road over Big Wood River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 1700 South Road over Big Wood River in Gooding County, Idaho. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2042. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries1700 South Road
CrossesBig Wood River
Location1.0 N. 1.6 W. Gooding
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.95283, -114.74294
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic450 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 1700 South Road over Big Wood River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1700 South Road over Big Wood River 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 2023.

How much traffic does 1700 South Road over Big Wood River carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 1700 South Road over Big Wood River?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 1700 South Road over Big Wood River?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.