US Bridges

1600 East RD over Low Line Canal

Fair

Twin Falls County, Idaho · 1.6 S. 1.4 E. Buhl · Structure no. 000000000025401

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

1600 East RD over Low Line Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 1600 East RD 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2039. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries1600 East RD
CrossesLow Line Canal
Location1.6 S. 1.4 E. Buhl
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.57417, -114.73181
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2023)
Projected traffic90 by 2039
Trucks5%
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 1600 East RD over Low Line Canal built?

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

What condition is 1600 East RD 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 2023.

How much traffic does 1600 East RD over Low Line Canal carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 1600 East RD over Low Line Canal?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 1600 East RD over Low Line Canal?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.