US Bridges

3400 North Road over Low Line Canal

Fair

Twin Falls County, Idaho · 3.1 S. 2.0 E. Kimberly · Structure no. 000000000025380

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

3400 North Road over Low Line Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 3400 North Road over Low Line Canal in Twin Falls County, Idaho. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2039. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries3400 North Road
CrossesLow Line Canal
Location3.1 S. 2.0 E. Kimberly
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.48994, -114.31922
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2023)
Projected traffic105 by 2039
Trucks1%
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 Low Line Canal built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3400 North Road 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 3400 North Road over Low Line Canal carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 3400 North Road over Low Line Canal?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 3400 North Road over Low Line Canal?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.