US Bridges

Stc 7673;GOWEN RD over Five Mile Creek

Fair

Ada County, Idaho · On Gowen Rd.;s.Cameo St. · Structure no. 000000000025955

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stc 7673;GOWEN RD over Five Mile Creek is a concrete frame carrying Stc 7673;GOWEN RD over Five Mile Creek in Ada County, Idaho. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,650 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesStc 7673;GOWEN RD
CrossesFive Mile Creek
LocationOn Gowen Rd.;s.Cameo St.
RouteCounty Highway 7673
CountyAda County
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.56036, -116.25878
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2023)
Projected traffic4,650 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Stc 7673;GOWEN RD over Five Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stc 7673;GOWEN RD over Five Mile 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Stc 7673;GOWEN RD over Five Mile Creek carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Stc 7673;GOWEN RD over Five Mile Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Stc 7673;GOWEN RD over Five Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.