US Bridges

SMA7013;CLOVERDALE over Ridenbaugh Canal

Fair

Ada County, Idaho · 2.0 S. 2.8 E. Meridian · Structure no. 000000000019810

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SMA7013;CLOVERDALE over Ridenbaugh Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying SMA7013;CLOVERDALE over Ridenbaugh Canal in Ada County, Idaho. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5 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 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,250 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSMA7013;CLOVERDALE
CrossesRidenbaugh Canal
Location2.0 S. 2.8 E. Meridian
RouteCounty Highway 7013
CountyAda County
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.58489, -116.33437
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,500 (2023)
Projected traffic20,250 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$860,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SMA7013;CLOVERDALE over Ridenbaugh Canal built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SMA7013;CLOVERDALE over Ridenbaugh Canal 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 2024.

How much traffic does SMA7013;CLOVERDALE over Ridenbaugh Canal carry?

About 13,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SMA7013;CLOVERDALE over Ridenbaugh Canal?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SMA7013;CLOVERDALE over Ridenbaugh Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.