US Bridges

SMA9213;VETERANS P over Boise River

Fair

Ada County, Idaho · In Boise;veterans Parkway · Structure no. 000000000026350

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
346 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SMA9213;VETERANS P over Boise River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SMA9213;VETERANS P over Boise River in Ada County, Idaho. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 22,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,750 by 2042. The structure is 346 ft (105.5 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSMA9213;VETERANS P
CrossesBoise River
LocationIn Boise;veterans Parkway
RouteCity Street 9213
CountyAda County
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.63581, -116.24359
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length346 ft (105.5 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.4 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,500 (2023)
Projected traffic33,750 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5.4 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SMA9213;VETERANS P over Boise River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SMA9213;VETERANS P over Boise River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SMA9213;VETERANS P over Boise River carry?

About 22,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SMA9213;VETERANS P over Boise River?

The structure is 346 ft (105.5 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.4 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns SMA9213;VETERANS P over Boise River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.