US Bridges

Sma 7363;AMERICANA over Settlers Canal

Good

Ada County, Idaho · In Boise;americana Blvd · Structure no. 000000000021501

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sma 7363;AMERICANA over Settlers Canal is a concrete frame carrying Sma 7363;AMERICANA over Settlers Canal in Ada County, Idaho. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSma 7363;AMERICANA
CrossesSettlers Canal
LocationIn Boise;americana Blvd
RouteCity Street 7363
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.615, -116.2225
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.1 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2023)
Projected traffic18,000 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 7363;AMERICANA over Settlers Canal built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sma 7363;AMERICANA over Settlers Canal 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does Sma 7363;AMERICANA over Settlers Canal carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sma 7363;AMERICANA over Settlers Canal?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns Sma 7363;AMERICANA over Settlers Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.