US Bridges

SH 52 over Noble Canal

Fair

Payette County, Idaho · 11.5 E. Payette · Structure no. 000000000014605

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 52 over Noble Canal is a concrete frame carrying SH 52 over Noble Canal in Payette County, Idaho. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSH 52
CrossesNoble Canal
Location11.5 E. Payette
RouteState Highway 52
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.96124, -116.77238
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2023)
Projected traffic2,700 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 52 over Noble Canal built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 52 over Noble 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH 52 over Noble Canal carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 52 over Noble Canal?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SH 52 over Noble Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.