US Bridges

Stp 7343;MAIN ST over Boise River

Fair

Ada County, Idaho · In Boise;main St. Wbl · Structure no. 000000000012775

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
284 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stp 7343;MAIN ST over Boise River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stp 7343;MAIN ST over Boise River in Ada County, Idaho. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2042. The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesStp 7343;MAIN ST
CrossesBoise River
LocationIn Boise;main St. Wbl
RouteCounty Highway 7343
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.62033, -116.23136
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length284 ft (86.6 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2023)
Projected traffic21,000 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.4 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stp 7343;MAIN ST over Boise River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stp 7343;MAIN ST 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;MAIN ST over Boise River carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Stp 7343;MAIN ST over Boise River?

The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Stp 7343;MAIN ST over Boise River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.