US Bridges

3100 North Road over Cottonwood Creek

FairPosted for load

Twin Falls County, Idaho · 6.0 S. 0.8 W. Kimberly · Structure no. 000000000025598

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

3100 North Road over Cottonwood Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 3100 North Road over Cottonwood Creek in Twin Falls County, Idaho. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries3100 North Road
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location6.0 S. 0.8 W. Kimberly
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.44683, -114.37911
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic150 by 2039
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$368,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 3100 North Road over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3100 North Road over Cottonwood Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does 3100 North Road over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 3100 North Road over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 3100 North Road over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.