US Bridges

SMA3683;BLACK Cat over Ridenbaugh Canal

Good

Ada County, Idaho · 3.0 N. 1.7 W. Kuna · Structure no. 000000000026205

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SMA3683;BLACK Cat over Ridenbaugh Canal is a concrete culvert carrying SMA3683;BLACK Cat over Ridenbaugh Canal in Ada County, Idaho. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSMA3683;BLACK Cat
CrossesRidenbaugh Canal
Location3.0 N. 1.7 W. Kuna
RouteCounty Highway 3683
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.53472, -116.45367
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating100 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2023)
Projected traffic1,650 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$93,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SMA3683;BLACK Cat over Ridenbaugh Canal built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SMA3683;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 October 2022.

How much traffic does SMA3683;BLACK Cat over Ridenbaugh Canal carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SMA3683;BLACK Cat over Ridenbaugh Canal?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SMA3683;BLACK Cat over Ridenbaugh Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.