US Bridges

N 3700 E Road over Low Line Canal

Fair

Twin Falls County, Idaho · 3.1 S. 1.0 W. Hansen · Structure no. 000000000025530

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

N 3700 E Road over Low Line Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying N 3700 E Road over Low Line Canal in Twin Falls County, Idaho. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2039. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN 3700 E Road
CrossesLow Line Canal
Location3.1 S. 1.0 W. Hansen
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.48925, -114.32494
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2023)
Projected traffic105 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 N 3700 E Road over Low Line Canal built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is N 3700 E 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 2024.

How much traffic does N 3700 E Road over Low Line Canal carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N 3700 E Road over Low Line Canal?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns N 3700 E Road over Low Line Canal?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.