US Bridges

STP8973;ORCHARD ST over I 84 Eb-Wb;orchard ST Ic

Good

Ada County, Idaho · In Boise; Orchard ST · Structure no. 000000000021321

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
205 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

STP8973;ORCHARD ST over I 84 Eb-Wb;orchard ST Ic is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying STP8973;ORCHARD ST over I 84 Eb-Wb;orchard ST Ic in Ada County, Idaho. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,750 by 2042. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 128 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSTP8973;ORCHARD ST
CrossesI 84 Eb-Wb;orchard ST Ic
LocationIn Boise; Orchard ST
RouteCounty Highway 8973
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.57529, -116.24426
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width128 ft (38.9 m)
Roadway width111 ft (33.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,500 (2023)
Projected traffic30,750 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was STP8973;ORCHARD ST over I 84 Eb-Wb;orchard ST Ic built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is STP8973;ORCHARD ST over I 84 Eb-Wb;orchard ST Ic 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does STP8973;ORCHARD ST over I 84 Eb-Wb;orchard ST Ic carry?

About 20,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is STP8973;ORCHARD ST over I 84 Eb-Wb;orchard ST Ic?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns STP8973;ORCHARD ST over I 84 Eb-Wb;orchard ST Ic?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.