US Bridges

1700 East RD over Low Line Canal

Good

Twin Falls County, Idaho · 2.3 S. 2.5 E. Buhl · Structure no. 000000000025541

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
420
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

1700 East RD over Low Line Canal is a concrete slab carrying 1700 East RD over Low Line Canal in Twin Falls County, Idaho. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Idaho average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 420 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries1700 East RD
CrossesLow Line Canal
Location2.3 S. 2.5 E. Buhl
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.56686, -114.71219
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2023)
Projected traffic630 by 2042
Trucks14%
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 1700 East RD over Low Line Canal built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1700 East RD over Low Line Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does 1700 East RD over Low Line Canal carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is 1700 East RD over Low Line Canal?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns 1700 East RD over Low Line Canal?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.