E. Carmel Drive over Five Mile Creek
FairAda County, Idaho · In Meridian · Structure no. 000000000026233
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
E. Carmel Drive over Five Mile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E. Carmel Drive over Five Mile Creek in Ada County, Idaho. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2039. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E. Carmel Drive over Five Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is E. Carmel Drive over Five Mile 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 2024.
How much traffic does E. Carmel Drive over Five Mile Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is E. Carmel Drive over Five Mile Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns E. Carmel Drive over Five Mile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.