US Bridges

1300 East RD over Low Line Canal

Fair

Twin Falls County, Idaho · 3.1 S. 1.6 W. Buhl · Structure no. 000000000025475

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

1300 East RD over Low Line Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying 1300 East RD over Low Line Canal in Twin Falls County, Idaho. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2039. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries1300 East RD
CrossesLow Line Canal
Location3.1 S. 1.6 W. Buhl
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.55439, -114.79028
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.
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 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
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$416,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1300 East RD over Low Line Canal built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1300 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 2021.

How much traffic does 1300 East RD over Low Line Canal carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 1300 East RD over Low Line Canal?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 1300 East RD over Low Line Canal?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.