US Bridges

SH 55 over Low Line Canal

Good

Canyon County, Idaho · 3.5 N. Marsing · Structure no. 000000000014681

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 55 over Low Line Canal is a concrete frame carrying SH 55 over Low Line Canal in Canyon County, Idaho. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,550 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 150 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSH 55
CrossesLow Line Canal
Location3.5 N. Marsing
RouteState Highway 55
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.59444, -116.79242
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating108 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width150 ft (45.6 m)
Roadway width148 ft (45 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,700 (2023)
Projected traffic11,550 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SH 55 over Low Line Canal built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 55 over Low 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SH 55 over Low Line Canal carry?

About 7,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 55 over Low Line Canal?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 150 ft wide.

Who owns SH 55 over Low Line Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.