US Bridges

Kit Avenue over Riverside Canal

Fair

Canyon County, Idaho · In Caldwell;kit Avenue · Structure no. 000000000027571

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2022
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
230
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kit Avenue over Riverside Canal is a concrete frame carrying Kit Avenue over Riverside Canal in Canyon County, Idaho. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 345 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesKit Avenue
CrossesRiverside Canal
LocationIn Caldwell;kit Avenue
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCanyon County
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.67342, -116.70342
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2023)
Projected traffic345 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kit Avenue over Riverside Canal built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kit Avenue over Riverside Canal 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 2022.

How much traffic does Kit Avenue over Riverside Canal carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Kit Avenue over Riverside Canal?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Kit Avenue over Riverside Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.