US Bridges

US 20 over High Line Canal

Good

Canyon County, Idaho · 5.6 E. Caldwell · Structure no. 000000000012250

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 over High Line Canal is a concrete frame carrying US 20 over High Line Canal in Canyon County, Idaho. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 years old, older 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 20
CrossesHigh Line Canal
Location5.6 E. Caldwell
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.66322, -116.56869
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (2023)
Projected traffic24,000 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 20 over High Line Canal built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 20 over High Line 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 20 over High Line Canal carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 20 over High Line Canal?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns US 20 over High Line Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.