US Bridges

US 93 over Milner Gooding Canal

Fair

Lincoln County, Idaho · 1.6 E. Shoshone · Structure no. 000000000013150

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 93 over Milner Gooding Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 93 over Milner Gooding Canal in Lincoln County, Idaho. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,150 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.1 mi (108 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 93
CrossesMilner Gooding Canal
Location1.6 E. Shoshone
RouteU.S. Route 93
CountyLincoln County
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.93806, -114.37611
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2023)
Projected traffic3,150 by 2042
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed67.1 mi (108 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 93 over Milner Gooding Canal built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 93 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 93 over Milner Gooding Canal carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 93 over Milner Gooding Canal?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 93 over Milner Gooding Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.