3214: Ruiz Lake over Dietrich Main Canal
PoorPosted for loadLincoln County, Idaho · 3.2 MI E of ID93 · Structure no. 000000000L59821
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 64 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2011 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Land Management
About this bridge
3214: Ruiz Lake over Dietrich Main Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 3214: Ruiz Lake over Dietrich Main Canal in Lincoln 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 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 64 ft (19.6 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 3214: Ruiz Lake over Dietrich Main Canal built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is 3214: Ruiz Lake over Dietrich Main 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 3214: Ruiz Lake over Dietrich Main Canal carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 3214: Ruiz Lake over Dietrich Main Canal?
The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns 3214: Ruiz Lake over Dietrich Main Canal?
It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.