US Bridges

Nhm 7683;ORCHARD over New York Canal

Fair

Ada County, Idaho · In Boise;orchard Street · Structure no. 000000000021730

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
129 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nhm 7683;ORCHARD over New York Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nhm 7683;ORCHARD over New York Canal in Ada County, Idaho. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,500 by 2042. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNhm 7683;ORCHARD
CrossesNew York Canal
LocationIn Boise;orchard Street
RouteCity Street 7683
CountyAda County
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.57175, -116.2482
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2023)
Projected traffic22,500 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Nhm 7683;ORCHARD over New York Canal built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nhm 7683;ORCHARD over New York 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Nhm 7683;ORCHARD over New York Canal carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Nhm 7683;ORCHARD over New York Canal?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Nhm 7683;ORCHARD over New York Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.