US Bridges

STC2768;2400 E. RD over Milner Gooding Canal

Poor

Jerome County, Idaho · 2.5 S. 4.5 E. Hazelton · Structure no. 000000000024655

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
330
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

STC2768;2400 E. RD over Milner Gooding Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying STC2768;2400 E. RD over Milner Gooding Canal in Jerome County, Idaho. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Idaho average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 330 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 495 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSTC2768;2400 E. RD
CrossesMilner Gooding Canal
Location2.5 S. 4.5 E. Hazelton
RouteCounty Highway 2768
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.561, -114.04978
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2023)
Projected traffic495 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$742,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was STC2768;2400 E. RD over Milner Gooding Canal built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is STC2768;2400 E. RD over Milner Gooding Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does STC2768;2400 E. RD over Milner Gooding Canal carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is STC2768;2400 E. RD over Milner Gooding Canal?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns STC2768;2400 E. RD over Milner Gooding Canal?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.