US Bridges

I 84 over Ten Mile Creek

Fair

Ada County, Idaho · 0.5 W. Meridian · Structure no. 000000000015650

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2021
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
131,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 84 over Ten Mile Creek is a concrete frame carrying I 84 over Ten Mile Creek in Ada County, Idaho. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 60 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 131,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 196,500 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 241 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 84
CrossesTen Mile Creek
Location0.5 W. Meridian
RouteInterstate 84
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.59347, -116.39872
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2021
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 rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width241 ft (73.5 m)
Roadway width204 ft (62.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic131,000 (2023)
Projected traffic196,500 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I 84 over Ten Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is I 84 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 2021.

How much traffic does I 84 over Ten Mile Creek carry?

About 131,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I 84 over Ten Mile Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 241 ft wide.

Who owns I 84 over Ten Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.