US Bridges

SMA3733;DEER Flat over Mason Creek Feeder Canal

Fair

Ada County, Idaho · 0.8 N. 3.2 E. Kuna · Structure no. 000000000026045

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SMA3733;DEER Flat over Mason Creek Feeder Canal is a concrete frame carrying SMA3733;DEER Flat over Mason Creek Feeder Canal in Ada County, Idaho. It was built in 1990, 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 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSMA3733;DEER Flat
CrossesMason Creek Feeder Canal
Location0.8 N. 3.2 E. Kuna
RouteCounty Highway 3733
CountyAda County
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.50272, -116.35758
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2023)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 SMA3733;DEER Flat over Mason Creek Feeder Canal built?

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

What condition is SMA3733;DEER Flat over Mason Creek Feeder 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SMA3733;DEER Flat over Mason Creek Feeder Canal carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SMA3733;DEER Flat over Mason Creek Feeder Canal?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SMA3733;DEER Flat over Mason Creek Feeder Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.