US Bridges

Ten Mile Road over Mora Canal

Fair

Ada County, Idaho · 1.2 S. 0.7 W. Kuna · Structure no. 000000000025900

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ten Mile Road over Mora Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Ten Mile Road over Mora Canal in Ada County, Idaho. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2039. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTen Mile Road
CrossesMora Canal
Location1.2 S. 0.7 W. Kuna
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.475, -116.43353
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2023)
Projected traffic510 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ten Mile Road over Mora Canal built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ten Mile Road over Mora 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Ten Mile Road over Mora Canal carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ten Mile Road over Mora Canal?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ten Mile Road over Mora Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.