US Bridges

1900 East Road over Low Line Canal

Fair

Twin Falls County, Idaho · 1.0S 3.0W Filer;jrdn.Cor · Structure no. 000000000025510

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
170
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

1900 East Road over Low Line Canal is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying 1900 East Road over Low Line Canal in Twin Falls County, Idaho. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 72 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 255 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries1900 East Road
CrossesLow Line Canal
Location1.0S 3.0W Filer;jrdn.Cor
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTwin Falls County
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.54944, -114.67278
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2023)
Projected traffic255 by 2042
Trucks31%
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$606,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1900 East Road over Low Line Canal built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is 1900 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 2023.

How much traffic does 1900 East Road over Low Line Canal carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is 1900 East Road over Low Line Canal?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 1900 East Road over Low Line Canal?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.