US Bridges

US 20 Wbl & Ebl over Sma 9083;27th Street

Fair

Ada County, Idaho · In Boise;boise Connector · Structure no. 000000000012264

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 Wbl & Ebl over Sma 9083;27th Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 20 Wbl & Ebl over Sma 9083;27th Street in Ada County, Idaho. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 37,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,250 by 2042. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 20 Wbl & Ebl
CrossesSma 9083;27th Street
LocationIn Boise;boise Connector
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.61907, -116.22401
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.8 m)
Roadway width106 ft (32.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,500 (2023)
Projected traffic56,250 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 20 Wbl & Ebl over Sma 9083;27th Street built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 20 Wbl & Ebl over Sma 9083;27th Street 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does US 20 Wbl & Ebl over Sma 9083;27th Street carry?

About 37,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 20 Wbl & Ebl over Sma 9083;27th Street?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns US 20 Wbl & Ebl over Sma 9083;27th Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.