US Bridges

SH 69;MERIDIAN RD over I 84;SH 69 Meridian Ic

Good

Ada County, Idaho · Meridian Scl · Structure no. 000000000015156

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
197 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 69;MERIDIAN RD over I 84;SH 69 Meridian Ic is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 69;MERIDIAN RD over I 84;SH 69 Meridian Ic in Ada County, Idaho. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,000 by 2042. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 259 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 69;MERIDIAN RD
CrossesI 84;SH 69 Meridian Ic
LocationMeridian Scl
RouteState Highway 69
CountyAda County
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.59319, -116.39374
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.5 m)
Deck width259 ft (78.9 m)
Roadway width133 ft (40.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,000 (2023)
Projected traffic33,000 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 69;MERIDIAN RD over I 84;SH 69 Meridian Ic built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 69;MERIDIAN RD over I 84;SH 69 Meridian Ic 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does SH 69;MERIDIAN RD over I 84;SH 69 Meridian Ic carry?

About 22,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 69;MERIDIAN RD over I 84;SH 69 Meridian Ic?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.5 m) and a deck 259 ft wide.

Who owns SH 69;MERIDIAN RD over I 84;SH 69 Meridian Ic?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.