US Bridges

SH 69 over Ridenbaugh Canal

Fair

Ada County, Idaho · 2.2 S. Meridian · Structure no. 000000000015140

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 69 over Ridenbaugh Canal is a concrete frame carrying SH 69 over Ridenbaugh 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 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 34,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,000 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 69
CrossesRidenbaugh Canal
Location2.2 S. Meridian
RouteState Highway 69
CountyAda County
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.57453, -116.39386
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width118 ft (36 m)
Roadway width116 ft (35.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,000 (2023)
Projected traffic51,000 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 Ridenbaugh Canal built?

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

What condition is SH 69 over Ridenbaugh Canal 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SH 69 over Ridenbaugh Canal carry?

About 34,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 69 over Ridenbaugh Canal?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns SH 69 over Ridenbaugh Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.