US Bridges

STC3008;OLDS Ferry over Galloway Canal

Fair

Washington County, Idaho · 2.4 N. 2.8 W. Weiser · Structure no. 000000000028883

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
290
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

STC3008;OLDS Ferry over Galloway Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying STC3008;OLDS Ferry over Galloway Canal in Washington County, Idaho. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 435 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesSTC3008;OLDS Ferry
CrossesGalloway Canal
Location2.4 N. 2.8 W. Weiser
RouteCounty Highway 3008
StateIdaho
Coordinates44.28179, -117.02446
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2023)
Projected traffic435 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$183,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was STC3008;OLDS Ferry over Galloway Canal built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is STC3008;OLDS Ferry over Galloway 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does STC3008;OLDS Ferry over Galloway Canal carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is STC3008;OLDS Ferry over Galloway Canal?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns STC3008;OLDS Ferry over Galloway Canal?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.