US Bridges

SMA8683;BLACK Cat over Ridenbaugh Canal

Good

Ada County, Idaho · 1.3 S. 3.1 W. Meridian · Structure no. 000000000026131

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,800
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SMA8683;BLACK Cat over Ridenbaugh Canal is a concrete frame carrying SMA8683;BLACK Cat over Ridenbaugh Canal in Ada County, Idaho. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,200 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSMA8683;BLACK Cat
CrossesRidenbaugh Canal
Location1.3 S. 3.1 W. Meridian
RouteCounty Highway 8683
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.59306, -116.45372
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating87 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2023)
Projected traffic7,200 by 2042
Trucks6%
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 SMA8683;BLACK Cat over Ridenbaugh Canal built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SMA8683;BLACK Cat over Ridenbaugh 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does SMA8683;BLACK Cat over Ridenbaugh Canal carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SMA8683;BLACK Cat over Ridenbaugh Canal?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SMA8683;BLACK Cat over Ridenbaugh Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.