Old Highway 26 over S.Gooding Main Canal
FairLincoln County, Idaho · 0.4 N. 9.2 W. Shoshone · Structure no. 000000000025075
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Local
- Other Local Agency
About this bridge
Old Highway 26 over S.Gooding Main Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying Old Highway 26 over S.Gooding Main Canal in Lincoln County, Idaho. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Highway 26 over S.Gooding Main Canal built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Highway 26 over S.Gooding Main 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Old Highway 26 over S.Gooding Main Canal carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is Old Highway 26 over S.Gooding Main Canal?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Old Highway 26 over S.Gooding Main Canal?
It is owned by the Other Local Agency.