US Bridges

Boise Street over Mill Slough

Fair

Canyon County, Idaho · At Middleton Scl · Structure no. 000000000027325

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boise Street over Mill Slough is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Boise Street over Mill Slough in Canyon County, Idaho. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBoise Street
CrossesMill Slough
LocationAt Middleton Scl
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.70286, -116.62122
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic300 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$468,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Boise Street over Mill Slough built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boise Street over Mill Slough 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Boise Street over Mill Slough carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Boise Street over Mill Slough?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Boise Street over Mill Slough?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.