US Bridges

SH 69 over Teed Lateral Canal

Good

Ada County, Idaho · 8.0 S. Meridian · Structure no. 000000000015120

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 69 over Teed Lateral Canal is a concrete frame carrying SH 69 over Teed Lateral Canal 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 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 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,750 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 129 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSH 69
CrossesTeed Lateral Canal
Location8.0 S. Meridian
RouteState Highway 69
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.49042, -116.39392
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width129 ft (39.3 m)
Roadway width127 ft (38.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,500 (2023)
Projected traffic21,750 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SH 69 over Teed Lateral Canal built?

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

What condition is SH 69 over Teed Lateral Canal 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SH 69 over Teed Lateral Canal carry?

About 14,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 69 over Teed Lateral Canal?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 129 ft wide.

Who owns SH 69 over Teed Lateral Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.