US Bridges

SH 55 over UPRR

Good

Canyon County, Idaho · In Nampa · Structure no. 000000000014722

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
49,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 55 over UPRR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 55 over UPRR in Canyon County, Idaho. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 49,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,500 by 2042. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 55
CrossesUPRR
LocationIn Nampa
RouteState Highway 55
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.60754, -116.59978
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,000 (2023)
Projected traffic73,500 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 55 over UPRR built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 55 over UPRR 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does SH 55 over UPRR carry?

About 49,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 55 over UPRR?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns SH 55 over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.