US Bridges

Blaine ST over Old Indian Creek Channel

Poor

Canyon County, Idaho · In Caldwell. · Structure no. 000000000012190

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,400
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blaine ST over Old Indian Creek Channel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blaine ST over Old Indian Creek Channel in Canyon County, Idaho. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Idaho average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,100 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 80 ft wide.

CarriesBlaine ST
CrossesOld Indian Creek Channel
LocationIn Caldwell.
RouteCity Street 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.66658, -116.69133
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2023)
Projected traffic8,100 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Blaine ST over Old Indian Creek Channel built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blaine ST over Old Indian Creek Channel in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Blaine ST over Old Indian Creek Channel carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Blaine ST over Old Indian Creek Channel?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Blaine ST over Old Indian Creek Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.