US Bridges

2000 East Road over Low Line Canal

Fair

Twin Falls County, Idaho · 1.0S 2.0W Filer;jrdn Cor · Structure no. 000000000025495

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2021
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
330
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

2000 East Road over Low Line Canal is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying 2000 East Road 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 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 495 by 2039. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries2000 East Road
CrossesLow Line Canal
Location1.0S 2.0W Filer;jrdn Cor
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.55067, -114.65317
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 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2023)
Projected traffic495 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 2000 East Road over Low Line Canal built?

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

What condition is 2000 East Road 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 2000 East Road over Low Line Canal carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 2000 East Road over Low Line Canal?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 2000 East Road over Low Line Canal?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.