US Bridges

Sma 7243;BEACON ST over Loggers Creek

Fair

Ada County, Idaho · In Boise · Structure no. 000000000025885

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sma 7243;BEACON ST over Loggers Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Sma 7243;BEACON ST over Loggers Creek in Ada County, Idaho. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 48 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 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,250 by 2042. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSma 7243;BEACON ST
CrossesLoggers Creek
LocationIn Boise
RouteCity Street 7243
CountyAda County
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.59852, -116.18791
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width82 ft (24.9 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2023)
Projected traffic11,250 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
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 Sma 7243;BEACON ST over Loggers Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Sma 7243;BEACON ST over Loggers 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Sma 7243;BEACON ST over Loggers Creek carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sma 7243;BEACON ST over Loggers Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Sma 7243;BEACON ST over Loggers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.