US Bridges

Linden Road over Fifteen Mile Creek

Good

Canyon County, Idaho · 4.8 N 0.3 E Nampa · Structure no. 000000000027644

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,400
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Linden Road over Fifteen Mile Creek is a steel culvert carrying Linden Road over Fifteen Mile Creek in Canyon County, Idaho. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Idaho average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,100 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLinden Road
CrossesFifteen Mile Creek
Location4.8 N 0.3 E Nampa
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.64864, -116.55564
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating92 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2023)
Projected traffic5,100 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Linden Road over Fifteen Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Linden Road over Fifteen Mile Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Linden Road over Fifteen Mile Creek carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Linden Road over Fifteen Mile Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Linden Road over Fifteen Mile Creek?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.