US Bridges

Sma 7403;FRANKLIN over Ten Mile Creek

Good

Ada County, Idaho · 0.5 S. 2.0 W. Meridian · Structure no. 000000000025995

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sma 7403;FRANKLIN over Ten Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sma 7403;FRANKLIN over Ten Mile Creek in Ada County, Idaho. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 35 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSma 7403;FRANKLIN
CrossesTen Mile Creek
Location0.5 S. 2.0 W. Meridian
RouteCounty Highway 7403
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.60475, -116.43272
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.7 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2023)
Projected traffic21,000 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
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 Sma 7403;FRANKLIN over Ten Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Sma 7403;FRANKLIN over Ten 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 2023.

How much traffic does Sma 7403;FRANKLIN over Ten Mile Creek carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sma 7403;FRANKLIN over Ten Mile Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns Sma 7403;FRANKLIN over Ten Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.