US Bridges

Hot Springs Road over Buckaroo Canal

Good

Owyhee County, Idaho · 6.1 S. 3.9 E. Bruneau · Structure no. 000000000028282

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hot Springs Road over Buckaroo Canal is a concrete frame carrying Hot Springs Road over Buckaroo Canal in Owyhee County, Idaho. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Idaho average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2039. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesHot Springs Road
CrossesBuckaroo Canal
Location6.1 S. 3.9 E. Bruneau
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOwyhee County
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.79189, -115.71818
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2023)
Projected traffic135 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hot Springs Road over Buckaroo Canal built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hot Springs Road over Buckaroo Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Hot Springs Road over Buckaroo Canal carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Hot Springs Road over Buckaroo Canal?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Hot Springs Road over Buckaroo Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.