US Bridges

2600 East RD over Low Line Canal

Fair

Twin Falls County, Idaho · 2.3 S. 3.5 W. Twin Falls · Structure no. 000000000025430

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

2600 East RD over Low Line Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying 2600 East RD over Low Line Canal in Twin Falls County, Idaho. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries2600 East RD
CrossesLow Line Canal
Location2.3 S. 3.5 W. Twin Falls
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTwin Falls County
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.52353, -114.53558
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2023)
Projected traffic330 by 2042
Trucks22%
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$812,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 2600 East RD over Low Line Canal built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2600 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 2600 East RD over Low Line Canal carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is 2600 East RD over Low Line Canal?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 2600 East RD over Low Line Canal?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.