US Bridges

Sma 8683;BLACK Cat over I 84; Black Cat RD Gs

Good

Ada County, Idaho · 3.3 W. Meridian · Structure no. 000000000026276

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
196 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sma 8683;BLACK Cat over I 84; Black Cat RD Gs is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sma 8683;BLACK Cat over I 84; Black Cat RD Gs in Ada County, Idaho. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,200 by 2042. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSma 8683;BLACK Cat
CrossesI 84; Black Cat RD Gs
Location3.3 W. Meridian
RouteCounty Highway 8683
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.59453, -116.45372
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2023)
Projected traffic7,200 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sma 8683;BLACK Cat over I 84; Black Cat RD Gs built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sma 8683;BLACK Cat over I 84; Black Cat RD Gs 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does Sma 8683;BLACK Cat over I 84; Black Cat RD Gs carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sma 8683;BLACK Cat over I 84; Black Cat RD Gs?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Sma 8683;BLACK Cat over I 84; Black Cat RD Gs?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.