US Bridges

10th Ave N. over Indian Creek

Fair

Canyon County, Idaho · In NAMPA;10th Ave N · Structure no. 000000000027690

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

10th Ave N. over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 10th Ave N. over Indian Creek in Canyon County, Idaho. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries10th Ave N.
CrossesIndian Creek
LocationIn NAMPA;10th Ave N
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCanyon County
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.58381, -116.55731
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2023)
Projected traffic1,650 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$630,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 10th Ave N. over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is 10th Ave N. over Indian 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does 10th Ave N. over Indian Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 10th Ave N. over Indian Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns 10th Ave N. over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.