US Bridges

US 20 26 Ramp over Boise Rvr Slough;ramp

Good

Ada County, Idaho · Boise;fairview/Chinden Ic · Structure no. 000000000018998

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
252 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 26 Ramp over Boise Rvr Slough;ramp is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 20 26 Ramp over Boise Rvr Slough;ramp in Ada County, Idaho. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,750 by 2042. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 20 26 Ramp
CrossesBoise Rvr Slough;ramp
LocationBoise;fairview/Chinden Ic
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.61867, -116.23253
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2023)
Projected traffic9,750 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 US 20 26 Ramp over Boise Rvr Slough;ramp built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 20 26 Ramp over Boise Rvr Slough;ramp 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does US 20 26 Ramp over Boise Rvr Slough;ramp carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 20 26 Ramp over Boise Rvr Slough;ramp?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns US 20 26 Ramp over Boise Rvr Slough;ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.