US Bridges

SMA9243;VICTORY RD over Calkins Lateral

Good

Ada County, Idaho · 2.5 S 1.9 W Meridian · Structure no. 000000000034120

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SMA9243;VICTORY RD over Calkins Lateral is a concrete culvert carrying SMA9243;VICTORY RD over Calkins Lateral in Ada County, Idaho. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 117 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSMA9243;VICTORY RD
CrossesCalkins Lateral
Location2.5 S 1.9 W Meridian
RouteCounty Highway 9243
CountyAda County
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.57569, -116.43192
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.7 m)
Roadway width95 ft (29 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2023)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 SMA9243;VICTORY RD over Calkins Lateral built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SMA9243;VICTORY RD over Calkins Lateral 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 2023.

How much traffic does SMA9243;VICTORY RD over Calkins Lateral carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SMA9243;VICTORY RD over Calkins Lateral?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns SMA9243;VICTORY RD over Calkins Lateral?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.