US Bridges

Homestead Road over High Line Canal

Fair

Bingham County, Idaho · 3.5 S. 1.8 W. Aberdeen · Structure no. 000000000022535

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
290
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Homestead Road over High Line Canal is a concrete frame carrying Homestead Road over High Line Canal in Bingham County, Idaho. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 435 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHomestead Road
CrossesHigh Line Canal
Location3.5 S. 1.8 W. Aberdeen
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBingham County
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.89269, -112.87519
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2023)
Projected traffic435 by 2042
Trucks7%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Homestead Road over High Line Canal built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Homestead Road over High Line 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 2023.

How much traffic does Homestead Road over High Line Canal carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Homestead Road over High Line Canal?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Homestead Road over High Line Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.