US Bridges

Sma 7733;KIMBALL a over Indian Creek

Poor

Canyon County, Idaho · In Caldwell;s.Kimball Ave · Structure no. 000000000027610

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sma 7733;KIMBALL a over Indian Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sma 7733;KIMBALL a over Indian Creek in Canyon County, Idaho. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 92 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 2,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,000 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 137 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSma 7733;KIMBALL a
CrossesIndian Creek
LocationIn Caldwell;s.Kimball Ave
RouteCity Street 7733
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.665, -116.68886
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width137 ft (41.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2023)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2042
Trucks0%
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$2.2 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sma 7733;KIMBALL a over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Sma 7733;KIMBALL a over Indian Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Sma 7733;KIMBALL a over Indian Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Sma 7733;KIMBALL a over Indian Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 137 ft wide.

Who owns Sma 7733;KIMBALL a over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.