US Bridges

STC2739;3800 E. RD over High Line Canal

FairPosted for load

Twin Falls County, Idaho · 7 S. HANSEN;3025N-3800E · Structure no. 000000000019440

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1947
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

STC2739;3800 E. RD over High Line Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying STC2739;3800 E. RD over High Line Canal in Twin Falls County, Idaho. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1947, so it is 90 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2042. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSTC2739;3800 E. RD
CrossesHigh Line Canal
Location7 S. HANSEN;3025N-3800E
RouteCounty Highway 2739
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.43361, -114.30528
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2023)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was STC2739;3800 E. RD over High Line Canal built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1947.

What condition is STC2739;3800 E. RD over High 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 STC2739;3800 E. RD over High Line Canal carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is STC2739;3800 E. RD over High Line Canal?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns STC2739;3800 E. RD over High Line Canal?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.