US Bridges

Sma 7563;OVERLAND over Ten Mile Creek

Fair

Ada County, Idaho · 1.0 S. 0.1 E. Meridian · Structure no. 000000000021890

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sma 7563;OVERLAND over Ten Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sma 7563;OVERLAND over Ten Mile Creek in Ada County, Idaho. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 23,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,500 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSma 7563;OVERLAND
CrossesTen Mile Creek
Location1.0 S. 0.1 E. Meridian
RouteCounty Highway 7563
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.59013, -116.39305
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 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 rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.4 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,000 (2023)
Projected traffic34,500 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 7563;OVERLAND over Ten Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sma 7563;OVERLAND over Ten Mile Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Sma 7563;OVERLAND over Ten Mile Creek carry?

About 23,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sma 7563;OVERLAND over Ten Mile Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns Sma 7563;OVERLAND over Ten Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.