US Bridges

Shoshone Street over Ridenbaugh Canal

Good

Ada County, Idaho · In Boise;shoshone ST · Structure no. 000000000025845

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shoshone Street over Ridenbaugh Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Shoshone Street over Ridenbaugh Canal in Ada County, Idaho. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,250 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesShoshone Street
CrossesRidenbaugh Canal
LocationIn Boise;shoshone ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.60064, -116.21864
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2023)
Projected traffic2,250 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Shoshone Street over Ridenbaugh Canal built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shoshone Street over Ridenbaugh 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Shoshone Street over Ridenbaugh Canal carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Shoshone Street over Ridenbaugh Canal?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Shoshone Street over Ridenbaugh Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.