US Bridges

2421: Astorquia Ro over Twin Falls N. Side Canal

PoorPosted for load

Gooding County, Idaho · 5.0 MI E of ID46 · Structure no. 000000000L59836

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2011 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

2421: Astorquia Ro over Twin Falls N. Side Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 2421: Astorquia Ro over Twin Falls N. Side Canal in Gooding County, Idaho. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 61 years old, older than the Idaho average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Carries2421: Astorquia Ro
CrossesTwin Falls N. Side Canal
Location5.0 MI E of ID46
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.88056, -114.6475
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.1 US tons
Inventory rating16.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2011)
Projected traffic35 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Land Management
Maintained byBureau of Land Management
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 2421: Astorquia Ro over Twin Falls N. Side Canal built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is 2421: Astorquia Ro over Twin Falls N. Side Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does 2421: Astorquia Ro over Twin Falls N. Side Canal carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 2421: Astorquia Ro over Twin Falls N. Side Canal?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns 2421: Astorquia Ro over Twin Falls N. Side Canal?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.