US Bridges

W 2000 S over Texas Slough Canal

Fair

Madison County, Idaho · 0.6 E. Burton · Structure no. 000000000032805

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
330
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 2000 S over Texas Slough Canal is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W 2000 S over Texas Slough Canal in Madison County, Idaho. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 495 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesW 2000 S
CrossesTexas Slough Canal
Location0.6 E. Burton
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.79725, -111.84586
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating33.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2023)
Projected traffic495 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$335,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W 2000 S over Texas Slough Canal built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 2000 S over Texas Slough 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 W 2000 S over Texas Slough Canal carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is W 2000 S over Texas Slough Canal?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns W 2000 S over Texas Slough Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.