US Bridges

SMA3909;KUNA Mora over Blacks Creek

Fair

Ada County, Idaho · 10.6 S. 5.5 E. Boise · Structure no. 000000000026190

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SMA3909;KUNA Mora over Blacks Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SMA3909;KUNA Mora over Blacks Creek in Ada County, Idaho. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSMA3909;KUNA Mora
CrossesBlacks Creek
Location10.6 S. 5.5 E. Boise
RouteCounty Highway 3909
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.45914, -116.09483
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2023)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$534,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SMA3909;KUNA Mora over Blacks Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SMA3909;KUNA Mora over Blacks 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SMA3909;KUNA Mora over Blacks Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SMA3909;KUNA Mora over Blacks Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SMA3909;KUNA Mora over Blacks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.