US Bridges

SMA9243;VICTORY RD over Ridenbaugh Canal

Fair

Ada County, Idaho · 2.5 S. 1.5 E. Meridian · Structure no. 000000000026150

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SMA9243;VICTORY RD over Ridenbaugh Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying SMA9243;VICTORY RD over Ridenbaugh Canal in Ada County, Idaho. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 61 years old, older 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 5 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,750 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSMA9243;VICTORY RD
CrossesRidenbaugh Canal
Location2.5 S. 1.5 E. Meridian
RouteCounty Highway 9243
CountyAda County
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.57572, -116.36136
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2023)
Projected traffic15,750 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SMA9243;VICTORY RD over Ridenbaugh Canal built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is SMA9243;VICTORY RD over Ridenbaugh 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SMA9243;VICTORY RD over Ridenbaugh Canal carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SMA9243;VICTORY RD over Ridenbaugh Canal?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SMA9243;VICTORY RD over Ridenbaugh Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.