US Bridges

Sma 7113;CURTIS RD over Ridenbaugh Canal

Fair

Ada County, Idaho · In Boise;curtis Rd. · Structure no. 000000000021280

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,900
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sma 7113;CURTIS RD over Ridenbaugh Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Sma 7113;CURTIS RD over Ridenbaugh Canal 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 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 9,900 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,850 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSma 7113;CURTIS RD
CrossesRidenbaugh Canal
LocationIn Boise;curtis Rd.
RouteCity Street 7113
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.60022, -116.25367
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,900 (2023)
Projected traffic14,850 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 7113;CURTIS RD over Ridenbaugh Canal built?

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

What condition is Sma 7113;CURTIS RD 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Sma 7113;CURTIS RD over Ridenbaugh Canal carry?

About 9,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Sma 7113;CURTIS RD over Ridenbaugh Canal?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Sma 7113;CURTIS RD over Ridenbaugh Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.