US Bridges

US 20 over Soloman Drain

Good

Canyon County, Idaho · Caldwell Ecl · Structure no. 000000000012231

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 over Soloman Drain is a concrete frame carrying US 20 over Soloman Drain in Canyon County, Idaho. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 188 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 20
CrossesSoloman Drain
LocationCaldwell Ecl
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.663, -116.63353
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating87.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width188 ft (57.2 m)
Roadway width122 ft (37.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (2023)
Projected traffic24,000 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 20 over Soloman Drain built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 20 over Soloman Drain 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US 20 over Soloman Drain carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 20 over Soloman Drain?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 188 ft wide.

Who owns US 20 over Soloman Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.