US Bridges

3400 North RD over High Line Canal

Fair

Twin Falls County, Idaho · 7.4 S. 5.5 W. Buhl · Structure no. 000000000025455

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

3400 North RD over High Line Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 3400 North RD over High Line Canal in Twin Falls County, Idaho. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 95 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries3400 North RD
CrossesHigh Line Canal
Location7.4 S. 5.5 W. Buhl
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.49153, -114.86842
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2023)
Projected traffic60 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$353,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 3400 North RD over High Line Canal built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is 3400 North RD over High 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 3400 North RD over High Line Canal carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 3400 North RD over High Line Canal?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 3400 North RD over High Line Canal?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.