US Bridges

SH 21 over Mores Cr; Dunnigan CR

Good

Boise County, Idaho · 12.4 E. Boise · Structure no. 000000000012826

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 21 over Mores Cr; Dunnigan CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 21 over Mores Cr; Dunnigan CR in Boise County, Idaho. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,350 by 2042. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesSH 21
CrossesMores Cr; Dunnigan CR
Location12.4 E. Boise
RouteState Highway 21
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.67775, -115.97275
Functional classRural 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2023)
Projected traffic4,350 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 21 over Mores Cr; Dunnigan CR built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 21 over Mores Cr; Dunnigan CR 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 2022.

How much traffic does SH 21 over Mores Cr; Dunnigan CR carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 21 over Mores Cr; Dunnigan CR?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns SH 21 over Mores Cr; Dunnigan CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.