US Bridges

3900 North RD over Low Line Canal

Good

Twin Falls County, Idaho · 2.4 S. 0.4 E. Buhl · Structure no. 000000000025420

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

3900 North RD over Low Line Canal is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 3900 North RD over Low Line Canal 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2039. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries3900 North RD
CrossesLow Line Canal
Location2.4 S. 0.4 E. Buhl
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.56403, -114.74378
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2023)
Projected traffic120 by 2039
Trucks10%
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 3900 North RD over Low Line Canal built?

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

What condition is 3900 North RD over Low Line Canal 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 February 2021.

How much traffic does 3900 North RD over Low Line Canal carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 3900 North RD over Low Line Canal?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 3900 North RD over Low Line Canal?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.