US Bridges

SH 24 over Milner Gooding Canal

Fair

Lincoln County, Idaho · 2.5 E. Shoshone · Structure no. 000000000013026

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2021
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 24 over Milner Gooding Canal is a concrete frame carrying SH 24 over Milner Gooding Canal in Lincoln County, Idaho. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,250 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSH 24
CrossesMilner Gooding Canal
Location2.5 E. Shoshone
RouteState Highway 24
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.91725, -114.36664
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2023)
Projected traffic2,250 by 2042
Trucks25%
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

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 SH 24 over Milner Gooding Canal built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 24 over Milner Gooding 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 2021.

How much traffic does SH 24 over Milner Gooding Canal carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SH 24 over Milner Gooding Canal?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 24 over Milner Gooding Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.