US Bridges

Sugar Avenue over Indian Creek

Good

Canyon County, Idaho · In Nampa · Structure no. 000000000027736

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
190
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sugar Avenue over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sugar Avenue over Indian Creek in Canyon County, Idaho. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 285 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSugar Avenue
CrossesIndian Creek
LocationIn Nampa
RouteCity Street 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.57244, -116.543
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2023)
Projected traffic285 by 2039
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sugar Avenue over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sugar Avenue over Indian 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 Sugar Avenue over Indian Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sugar Avenue over Indian Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Sugar Avenue over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.