US Bridges

Sma 7343;CHERRY LN over Ten Mile Creek

Good

Ada County, Idaho · 0.5 N. 3.5 W. Meridian · Structure no. 000000000019740

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sma 7343;CHERRY LN over Ten Mile Creek is a concrete frame carrying Sma 7343;CHERRY LN over Ten Mile Creek in Ada County, Idaho. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,300 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSma 7343;CHERRY LN
CrossesTen Mile Creek
Location0.5 N. 3.5 W. Meridian
RouteCounty Highway 7343
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.61942, -116.46
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2023)
Projected traffic9,300 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Sma 7343;CHERRY LN over Ten Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sma 7343;CHERRY LN over Ten Mile Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Sma 7343;CHERRY LN over Ten Mile Creek carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sma 7343;CHERRY LN over Ten Mile Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Sma 7343;CHERRY LN over Ten Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.