US Bridges

Sma 7073; S. Cole over New York Canal

Good

Ada County, Idaho · 2.4 S. 2.5 W. Boise · Structure no. 000000000026071

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sma 7073; S. Cole over New York Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sma 7073; S. Cole over New York Canal in Ada County, Idaho. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,250 by 2042. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSma 7073; S. Cole
CrossesNew York Canal
Location2.4 S. 2.5 W. Boise
RouteCounty Highway 7073
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.56472, -116.27417
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,500 (2023)
Projected traffic20,250 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 7073; S. Cole over New York Canal built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sma 7073; S. Cole over New York Canal 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Sma 7073; S. Cole over New York Canal carry?

About 13,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sma 7073; S. Cole over New York Canal?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Sma 7073; S. Cole over New York Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.