US Bridges

US 20; I 84B over Boise River;broadway Br

Fair

Ada County, Idaho · In Boise; Broadway Ave · Structure no. 000000000012271

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
472 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
28,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20; I 84B over Boise River;broadway Br is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 20; I 84B over Boise River;broadway Br in Ada County, Idaho. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 28,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,000 by 2042. The structure is 472 ft (143.9 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 20; I 84B
CrossesBoise River;broadway Br
LocationIn Boise; Broadway Ave
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.60322, -116.19347
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length472 ft (143.9 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width108 ft (33 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,000 (2023)
Projected traffic42,000 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 20; I 84B over Boise River;broadway Br built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 20; I 84B over Boise River;broadway Br 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 20; I 84B over Boise River;broadway Br carry?

About 28,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 20; I 84B over Boise River;broadway Br?

The structure is 472 ft (143.9 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns US 20; I 84B over Boise River;broadway Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.