US Bridges

US 93 over Low Line Canal

Fair

Twin Falls County, Idaho · 39.7 N. Nevada Line · Structure no. 000000000017576

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 93 over Low Line Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 93 over Low Line Canal in Twin Falls County, Idaho. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Idaho average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,950 by 2042. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 93
CrossesLow Line Canal
Location39.7 N. Nevada Line
RouteU.S. Route 93
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.53589, -114.57469
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating85 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2023)
Projected traffic10,950 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 93 over Low Line Canal built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 93 over Low Line Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does US 93 over Low Line Canal carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 93 over Low Line Canal?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns US 93 over Low Line Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.