US Bridges

SH 55 over Wilson Drain

Fair

Canyon County, Idaho · 2 W. Nampa · Structure no. 000000000014715

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 55 over Wilson Drain is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 55 over Wilson Drain in Canyon County, Idaho. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,500 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSH 55
CrossesWilson Drain
Location2 W. Nampa
RouteState Highway 55
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.60472, -116.64444
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,000 (2023)
Projected traffic37,500 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SH 55 over Wilson Drain built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 55 over Wilson Drain 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SH 55 over Wilson Drain carry?

About 25,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 55 over Wilson Drain?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SH 55 over Wilson Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.