US Bridges

SH 74 over Rock Creek

Good

Twin Falls County, Idaho · In Twin Falls · Structure no. 000000000015226

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
433 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 74 over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 74 over Rock Creek in Twin Falls County, Idaho. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,500 by 2042. The structure is 433 ft (132 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSH 74
CrossesRock Creek
LocationIn Twin Falls
RouteState Highway 74
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.55028, -114.47753
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length433 ft (132 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.9 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,000 (2023)
Projected traffic28,500 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 74 over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 74 over Rock Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SH 74 over Rock Creek carry?

About 19,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 74 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 433 ft (132 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns SH 74 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.