US Bridges

2nd Ave N over Indian Creek

Fair

Canyon County, Idaho · In NAMPA;2nd Ave N · Structure no. 000000000027725

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

2nd Ave N over Indian Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 2nd Ave N over Indian Creek in Canyon County, Idaho. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries2nd Ave N
CrossesIndian Creek
LocationIn NAMPA;2nd Ave N
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCanyon County
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.59111, -116.56775
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2023)
Projected traffic1,200 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$606,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 2nd Ave N over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2nd 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 2nd Ave N over Indian Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 2nd Ave N over Indian Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns 2nd Ave N over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.