US Bridges

1st Ave North over Indian Creek

Good

Canyon County, Idaho · In NAMPA;1st Ave N · Structure no. 000000000027738

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

1st Ave North over Indian Creek is a concrete frame carrying 1st Ave North over Indian Creek in Canyon County, Idaho. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries1st Ave North
CrossesIndian Creek
LocationIn NAMPA;1st Ave N
RouteCity Street 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.59258, -116.56925
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1st Ave North over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1st Ave North 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 1st Ave North over Indian Creek carry?

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

How long is 1st Ave North over Indian Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns 1st Ave North over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.