US Bridges

Sma 7143;USTICK RD over Five Mile Creek

Fair

Ada County, Idaho · 1.5 N. 1.2 W. Meridian · Structure no. 000000000026096

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sma 7143;USTICK RD over Five Mile Creek is a concrete frame carrying Sma 7143;USTICK RD 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 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 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,750 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSma 7143;USTICK RD
CrossesFive Mile Creek
Location1.5 N. 1.2 W. Meridian
RouteCounty Highway 7143
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.63388, -116.41527
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating77.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.7 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,500 (2023)
Projected traffic21,750 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
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 7143;USTICK RD over Five Mile Creek built?

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

What condition is Sma 7143;USTICK 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Sma 7143;USTICK RD over Five Mile Creek carry?

About 14,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sma 7143;USTICK RD over Five Mile Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Sma 7143;USTICK RD over Five Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.