US Bridges

SMA9213;VETERANS P over Boise River;n Channel

Fair

Ada County, Idaho · In Boise;veterans Parkway · Structure no. 000000000026355

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SMA9213;VETERANS P over Boise River;n Channel is a concrete culvert carrying SMA9213;VETERANS P over Boise River;n Channel in Ada County, Idaho. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSMA9213;VETERANS P
CrossesBoise River;n Channel
LocationIn Boise;veterans Parkway
RouteCity Street 9213
CountyAda County
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.63702, -116.24208
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.2 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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$629,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SMA9213;VETERANS P over Boise River;n Channel built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SMA9213;VETERANS P over Boise River;n Channel 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 October 2021.

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

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

How long is SMA9213;VETERANS P over Boise River;n Channel?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns SMA9213;VETERANS P over Boise River;n Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.