US Bridges

3600 North Road over High Line Canal

Fair

Twin Falls County, Idaho · 5.4 S. 3.0 E. Buhl · Structure no. 000000000025645

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

3600 North Road over High Line Canal is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 3600 North Road over High Line Canal in Twin Falls County, Idaho. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 89 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 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries3600 North Road
CrossesHigh Line Canal
Location5.4 S. 3.0 E. Buhl
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.52028, -114.70306
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 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 3600 North Road over High Line Canal built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is 3600 North Road over High 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 3600 North Road over High Line Canal carry?

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

How long is 3600 North Road over High Line Canal?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 3600 North Road over High Line Canal?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.