US Bridges

Butte Round over Low Line Canal

Fair

Bingham County, Idaho · 2.8N. 1.5E.ABERDEEN;2600W · Structure no. 000000000022815

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Butte Round over Low Line Canal is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Butte Round over Low Line Canal in Bingham County, Idaho. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 90 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesButte Round
CrossesLow Line Canal
Location2.8N. 1.5E.ABERDEEN;2600W
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.98311, -112.80881
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic150 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Butte Round over Low Line Canal built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Butte Round over Low 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Butte Round over Low Line Canal carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Butte Round over Low Line Canal?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Butte Round over Low Line Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.