US Bridges

Nhs 3761;NORTHSIDE over Fifteen Mile Creek

Fair

Canyon County, Idaho · 3.2 S. 2.3 E. Middleton · Structure no. 000000000027320

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Nhs 3761;NORTHSIDE over Fifteen Mile Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nhs 3761;NORTHSIDE over Fifteen Mile Creek in Canyon County, Idaho. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,450 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNhs 3761;NORTHSIDE
CrossesFifteen Mile Creek
Location3.2 S. 2.3 E. Middleton
RouteCounty Highway 3761
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.66131, -116.57351
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2023)
Projected traffic6,450 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$818,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nhs 3761;NORTHSIDE over Fifteen Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nhs 3761;NORTHSIDE over Fifteen Mile Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Nhs 3761;NORTHSIDE over Fifteen Mile Creek carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nhs 3761;NORTHSIDE over Fifteen Mile Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nhs 3761;NORTHSIDE over Fifteen Mile Creek?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.