SH 44 over Dry Creek
GoodAda County, Idaho · Eagle Bypass · Structure no. 000000000014297
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 80 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 44 over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying SH 44 over Dry Creek in Ada County, Idaho. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Idaho average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,250 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 44 over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 44 over Dry Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does SH 44 over Dry Creek carry?
About 13,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SH 44 over Dry Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns SH 44 over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.