US Bridges

I 84 Ebl over New York Canal

Good

Ada County, Idaho · In Boise;near Orchard St. · Structure no. 000000000015730

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 84 Ebl over New York Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 84 Ebl over New York Canal in Ada County, Idaho. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 57 years old, older 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 45,750 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,625 by 2042. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 117 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 84 Ebl
CrossesNew York Canal
LocationIn Boise;near Orchard St.
RouteInterstate 84
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.57361, -116.24024
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionFebruary 2022
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 rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.8 m)
Roadway width113 ft (34.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,750 (2023)
Projected traffic68,625 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-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 Ebl over New York Canal built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is I 84 Ebl over New York 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does I 84 Ebl over New York Canal carry?

About 45,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I 84 Ebl over New York Canal?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns I 84 Ebl over New York Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.