US Bridges

STP7851;MCDERMOTT over Five Mile Creek

Good

Ada County, Idaho · 2.3 N. 4.1 W. Meridian · Structure no. 000000000025941

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

STP7851;MCDERMOTT over Five Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying STP7851;MCDERMOTT over Five Mile Creek in Ada County, Idaho. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 2,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,150 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSTP7851;MCDERMOTT
CrossesFive Mile Creek
Location2.3 N. 4.1 W. Meridian
RouteCounty Highway 7851
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.64539, -116.47353
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2023)
Projected traffic3,150 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 STP7851;MCDERMOTT over Five Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is STP7851;MCDERMOTT over Five Mile Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does STP7851;MCDERMOTT over Five Mile Creek carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is STP7851;MCDERMOTT over Five Mile Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns STP7851;MCDERMOTT over Five Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.