US Bridges

Bethel Court over Ridenbaugh Canal

Fair

Ada County, Idaho · In Boise;bethel Ct · Structure no. 000000000025745

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethel Court over Ridenbaugh Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Bethel Court over Ridenbaugh Canal in Ada County, Idaho. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 5 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2039. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesBethel Court
CrossesRidenbaugh Canal
LocationIn Boise;bethel Ct
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAda County
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.60558, -116.30042
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic225 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Bethel Court over Ridenbaugh Canal built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bethel Court over Ridenbaugh 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Bethel Court over Ridenbaugh Canal carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bethel Court over Ridenbaugh Canal?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Bethel Court over Ridenbaugh Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.