US Bridges

N. Garden ST over Boise River Slough

Good

Ada County, Idaho · In Garden CITY;29th St. · Structure no. 000000000026285

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,700
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Garden ST over Boise River Slough is a concrete frame carrying N. Garden ST over Boise River Slough in Ada County, Idaho. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 1,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,550 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesN. Garden ST
CrossesBoise River Slough
LocationIn Garden CITY;29th St.
RouteCity Street 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.62022, -116.23297
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2023)
Projected traffic2,550 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 N. Garden ST over Boise River Slough built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Garden ST over Boise River Slough 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does N. Garden ST over Boise River Slough carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is N. Garden ST over Boise River Slough?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns N. Garden ST over Boise River Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.