US Bridges

2000 East Road over X Canal

Fair

Gooding County, Idaho · 2.5 S. 1.0 E. Gooding · Structure no. 000000000024460

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

2000 East Road over X Canal is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 2000 East Road over X Canal in Gooding County, Idaho. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1968, 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 19 ft wide.

Location

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Carries2000 East Road
CrossesX Canal
Location2.5 S. 1.0 E. Gooding
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGooding County
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.90222, -114.69306
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic45 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$374,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 2000 East Road over X Canal built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is 2000 East Road over X 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 2000 East Road over X Canal carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 2000 East Road over X Canal?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns 2000 East Road over X Canal?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.