US Bridges

N 1700 E over Lateral 17A

Fair

Twin Falls County, Idaho · 2.4 E. 3.3 S. Buhl · Structure no. 000000000025543

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
420
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

N 1700 E over Lateral 17A is a concrete slab carrying N 1700 E over Lateral 17A in Twin Falls County, Idaho. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesN 1700 E
CrossesLateral 17A
Location2.4 E. 3.3 S. Buhl
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.55117, -114.71214
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 1700 E over Lateral 17A built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is N 1700 E over Lateral 17A 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does N 1700 E over Lateral 17A carry?

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

How long is N 1700 E over Lateral 17A?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns N 1700 E over Lateral 17A?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.