US Bridges

SMA9213;VETERANS P over Farmers Union Canal

Fair

Ada County, Idaho · In Boise;veterans Parkway · Structure no. 000000000026360

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SMA9213;VETERANS P over Farmers Union Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SMA9213;VETERANS P over Farmers Union Canal 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 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSMA9213;VETERANS P
CrossesFarmers Union Canal
LocationIn Boise;veterans Parkway
RouteCity Street 9213
CountyAda County
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.63792, -116.24031
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SMA9213;VETERANS P over Farmers Union Canal built?

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

What condition is SMA9213;VETERANS P over Farmers Union Canal 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 2024.

How much traffic does SMA9213;VETERANS P over Farmers Union Canal carry?

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

How long is SMA9213;VETERANS P over Farmers Union Canal?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns SMA9213;VETERANS P over Farmers Union Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.