US Bridges

SMA3343;LOCUST LN over Indian Creek

Fair

Ada County, Idaho · 2.9 N. 2.7 W. Kuna · Structure no. 000000000026200

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SMA3343;LOCUST LN over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying SMA3343;LOCUST LN over Indian Creek in Ada County, Idaho. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,800 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSMA3343;LOCUST LN
CrossesIndian Creek
Location2.9 N. 2.7 W. Kuna
RouteCounty Highway 3343
CountyAda County
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.53286, -116.47361
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2023)
Projected traffic7,800 by 2042
Trucks0%
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$992,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SMA3343;LOCUST LN over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SMA3343;LOCUST LN over Indian 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SMA3343;LOCUST LN over Indian Creek carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is SMA3343;LOCUST LN over Indian Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SMA3343;LOCUST LN over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.