US Bridges

2300 East Road over Big Wood River

Fair

Gooding County, Idaho · 3.8 N. 3.8 E. Gooding · Structure no. 000000000024440

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

2300 East Road over Big Wood River is a steel truss - thru carrying 2300 East Road over Big Wood River in Gooding County, Idaho. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 95 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2039. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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Carries2300 East Road
CrossesBig Wood River
Location3.8 N. 3.8 E. Gooding
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGooding County
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.99192, -114.63661
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2023)
Projected traffic30 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$832,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 2300 East Road over Big Wood River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is 2300 East Road over Big 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does 2300 East Road over Big Wood River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 2300 East Road over Big Wood River?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 2300 East Road over Big Wood River?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.