Gekeler Lane over New York Canal
FairAda County, Idaho · In Boise;gekeler Lane · Structure no. 000000000025770
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 109 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gekeler Lane over New York Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Gekeler Lane over New York 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 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2039. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gekeler Lane over New York Canal built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gekeler Lane 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Gekeler Lane over New York Canal carry?
About 1,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Gekeler Lane over New York Canal?
The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Gekeler Lane over New York Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.