550 East Road over Milner Gooding Canal
PoorPosted for loadLincoln County, Idaho · 1.8 S. 1.5 W. Dietrich · Structure no. 000000000025030
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 79 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Local
- Other Local Agency
About this bridge
550 East Road over Milner Gooding Canal is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 550 East Road over Milner Gooding Canal in Lincoln County, Idaho. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 85 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2039. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 550 East Road over Milner Gooding Canal built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is 550 East Road 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 550 East Road over Milner Gooding Canal carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 550 East Road over Milner Gooding Canal?
The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns 550 East Road over Milner Gooding Canal?
It is owned by the Other Local Agency.