US Bridges

SH 69 over Ten Mile Creek

Fair

Ada County, Idaho · 1.0 S. Meridian · Structure no. 000000000015150

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2022
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
49,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 69 over Ten Mile Creek is a concrete frame carrying SH 69 over Ten Mile Creek in Ada County, Idaho. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 62 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 49,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 74,250 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 164 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSH 69
CrossesTen Mile Creek
Location1.0 S. Meridian
RouteState Highway 69
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.59144, -116.39373
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
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 rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width164 ft (49.9 m)
Roadway width116 ft (35.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,500 (2023)
Projected traffic74,250 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure8
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 Ten Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is SH 69 over Ten Mile Creek 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 2022.

How much traffic does SH 69 over Ten Mile Creek carry?

About 49,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 69 over Ten Mile Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 164 ft wide.

Who owns SH 69 over Ten Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.