US Bridges

Sunderland Dr. over Settlers Canal

Good

Ada County, Idaho · In Boise;sunderland Dr. · Structure no. 000000000025715

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
991
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunderland Dr. over Settlers Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Sunderland Dr. over Settlers Canal in Ada County, Idaho. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 991 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,487 by 2039. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSunderland Dr.
CrossesSettlers Canal
LocationIn Boise;sunderland Dr.
RouteCity Street 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.64875, -116.29986
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic991 (2023)
Projected traffic1,487 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Sunderland Dr. over Settlers Canal built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sunderland Dr. 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Sunderland Dr. over Settlers Canal carry?

About 991 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sunderland Dr. over Settlers Canal?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Sunderland Dr. over Settlers Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.