US Bridges

250 West Road over N. Gooding Canal

PoorPosted for load

Lincoln County, Idaho · 7.2 N. 2.4 W. Shoshone · Structure no. 000000000024960

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

250 West Road over N. Gooding Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 250 West Road over N. Gooding Canal in Lincoln County, Idaho. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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Carries250 West Road
CrossesN. Gooding Canal
Location7.2 N. 2.4 W. Shoshone
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLincoln County
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.04308, -114.4565
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 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 closed98.8 mi (159 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$327,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 250 West Road over N. Gooding Canal built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is 250 West Road over N. 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 250 West Road over N. Gooding Canal carry?

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

How long is 250 West Road over N. Gooding Canal?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 250 West Road over N. Gooding Canal?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.