US Bridges

Stc 7787;PLYMOUTH over Boise River & Canal

Poor

Canyon County, Idaho · Caldwell Ncl · Structure no. 000000000026725

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
388 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Stc 7787;PLYMOUTH over Boise River & Canal is a steel truss - thru carrying Stc 7787;PLYMOUTH over Boise River & Canal in Canyon County, Idaho. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,150 by 2042. The structure is 388 ft (118.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesStc 7787;PLYMOUTH
CrossesBoise River & Canal
LocationCaldwell Ncl
RouteCounty Highway 7787
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.68897, -116.68625
Functional classUrban Collector

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length388 ft (118.3 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2023)
Projected traffic3,150 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.6 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stc 7787;PLYMOUTH over Boise River & Canal built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stc 7787;PLYMOUTH over Boise River & Canal 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Stc 7787;PLYMOUTH over Boise River & Canal carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Stc 7787;PLYMOUTH over Boise River & Canal?

The structure is 388 ft (118.3 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Stc 7787;PLYMOUTH over Boise River & Canal?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.