Sma 7028;BEACON Lt over Dry Creek Canal
GoodAda County, Idaho · 1.8 N. 1.4 E. Eagle · Structure no. 000000000026171
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sma 7028;BEACON Lt over Dry Creek Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sma 7028;BEACON Lt over Dry Creek Canal 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 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,850 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sma 7028;BEACON Lt over Dry Creek Canal built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sma 7028;BEACON Lt over Dry Creek 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 2022.
How much traffic does Sma 7028;BEACON Lt over Dry Creek Canal carry?
About 5,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is Sma 7028;BEACON Lt over Dry Creek Canal?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Sma 7028;BEACON Lt over Dry Creek Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.