US Bridges

3400 North Road over Rock Creek

Good

Twin Falls County, Idaho · 4.7 S. 3.6 E. Twin Falls · Structure no. 000000000025345

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
770
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

3400 North Road over Rock Creek is a steel culvert carrying 3400 North Road over Rock Creek in Twin Falls County, Idaho. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 770 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,155 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries3400 North Road
CrossesRock Creek
Location4.7 S. 3.6 E. Twin Falls
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.48878, -114.39975
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic770 (2023)
Projected traffic1,155 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 3400 North Road over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3400 North Road 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does 3400 North Road over Rock Creek carry?

About 770 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 3400 North Road over Rock Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns 3400 North Road over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.