US Bridges

Stp 7343;FAIRVIEW over Boise River

Fair

Ada County, Idaho · Boise;fairview Ebl · Structure no. 000000000012765

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
378 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stp 7343;FAIRVIEW over Boise River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Stp 7343;FAIRVIEW over Boise River in Ada County, Idaho. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 93 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,250 by 2042. The structure is 378 ft (115.2 m) long and 38 ft wide.

CarriesStp 7343;FAIRVIEW
CrossesBoise River
LocationBoise;fairview Ebl
RouteCounty Highway 7343
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.61933, -116.22956
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length378 ft (115.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2023)
Projected traffic8,250 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Stp 7343;FAIRVIEW over Boise River built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Stp 7343;FAIRVIEW over Boise River 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 Stp 7343;FAIRVIEW over Boise River carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Stp 7343;FAIRVIEW over Boise River?

The structure is 378 ft (115.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Stp 7343;FAIRVIEW over Boise River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.