US Bridges

SMA3683;BLACK Cat over Indian Creek

Fair

Ada County, Idaho · 2.2 N. 1.7 W. Kuna · Structure no. 000000000026225

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
175 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SMA3683;BLACK Cat over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SMA3683;BLACK Cat over Indian Creek in Ada County, Idaho. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2042. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSMA3683;BLACK Cat
CrossesIndian Creek
Location2.2 N. 1.7 W. Kuna
RouteCounty Highway 3683
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.52353, -116.4536
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating89 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SMA3683;BLACK Cat over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SMA3683;BLACK Cat 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 SMA3683;BLACK Cat over Indian Creek carry?

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

How long is SMA3683;BLACK Cat over Indian Creek?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SMA3683;BLACK Cat over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.