US Bridges

Sma 7093;MERIDIAN over Five Mile Creek

Good

Ada County, Idaho · 0.3 N. Meridian · Structure no. 000000000026346

Built
1991
34 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sma 7093;MERIDIAN over Five Mile Creek is a concrete frame carrying Sma 7093;MERIDIAN over Five Mile Creek in Ada County, Idaho. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 34 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 18,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,750 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSma 7093;MERIDIAN
CrossesFive Mile Creek
Location0.3 N. Meridian
RouteCity Street 7093
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.62385, -116.39359
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating79 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.6 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,500 (2023)
Projected traffic27,750 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Sma 7093;MERIDIAN over Five Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Sma 7093;MERIDIAN over Five Mile Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Sma 7093;MERIDIAN over Five Mile Creek carry?

About 18,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sma 7093;MERIDIAN over Five Mile Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Sma 7093;MERIDIAN over Five Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.