SMA 8683;BLACK CAT
Carrying SMA 8683;BLACK CAT over FIVE MILE CREEK
2.1 N. 3.1 W. MERIDIAN, Ada, Idaho
Inventory: FHWA NBI 2024 · last ETL August 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
SMA 8683;BLACK CAT in Ada, Idaho sits above 57% of rated Idaho bridges on inventory load rating (33 t), while its 1930 build year is earlier than 100% of Ada's recorded-year cohort (299 bridges).
SMA 8683;BLACK CAT in Ada, Idaho is rated Fair in the FHWA's 2024 National Bridge Inventory. Built in 1930, it carries 3 rated components on the inspecting agency's 0-9 scale, and its weakest reported component scores 6. The lowest applicable rating sets the federal condition category, so this Fair result describes the weakest reported component rather than the structure as a whole. No NBI category is a closure decision or a live crossing-safety verdict.
NBI record plate
Structure ID:000000000025990
PRE-1950 · PRESTRESS · SINGLE-SPAN · SUPER-LED · ARTERIAL-ADT · STANDARD-LOAD · CAT-FAIR
- PRE-1950 Pre-1950
- PRESTRESS Prestressed concrete
- SINGLE-SPAN Single span
- SUPER-LED Superstructure-led
- ARTERIAL-ADT Arterial ADT
- STANDARD-LOAD Standard load
- CAT-FAIR Fair
Inspection-sheet codes from this record’s year, material family, spans, controlling component, ADT, inventory load, and NBI category, not a live closure verdict.
Bridge Snapshot: SMA 8683;BLACK CAT
The SMA 8683;BLACK CAT bridge in Ada, Idaho carries SMA 8683;BLACK CAT over FIVE MILE CREEK. It was built in 1930, making it 96 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1967, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 8.8 meters (29 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,600 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Idaho bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range.
How SMA 8683;BLACK CAT compares
Age against the county: built in 1930, earlier than 298 of Ada's 299 bridges with a recorded construction year (100%), against a county median build year of 1991. Age is not a defect on its own, but it is the population from which future Poor ratings are drawn.
Live comparison across Idaho bridges with a recorded inventory load rating (4,574 of 4,616 rated).
SMA 8683;BLACK CAT vs every rated Idaho bridge
Inventory load rating (metric tons), FHWA NBI, this state
33 Top 43% higher than 57% of 4,574 bridges
rated Idaho bridges, bucketed by value
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Source FHWA National Bridge Inventory · August 2026
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Reported 0–9 component ratings from the FHWA NBI. The highlighted component is the lowest reported input to this record’s current condition category; it is not a closure or live crossing-safety decision.
Ada inventory by recorded NBI category
Exclusive Good/Fair/Poor bands across all 299 bridges in this county. Orthogonal to this structure's component profile above: a county catalog share, not a live crossing-safety verdict.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1930
- Last Reconstructed
- 1967
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 8.8 m (29 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.5 m (28 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 5,600 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000025990
Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SMA 8683;BLACK CAT is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare SMA 8683;BLACK CAT against other structures in Ada and across Idaho. Idaho bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for SMA 8683;BLACK CAT?
SMA 8683;BLACK CAT in Ada, Idaho has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SMA 8683;BLACK CAT inspected?
SMA 8683;BLACK CAT's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 5,600 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SMA 8683;BLACK CAT is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for SMA 8683;BLACK CAT?
SMA 8683;BLACK CAT has an NBI inventory load rating of 33.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SMA 8683;BLACK CAT?
SMA 8683;BLACK CAT is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is SMA 8683;BLACK CAT and does age affect safety?
SMA 8683;BLACK CAT was built in 1930, making it 96 years old and last reconstructed in 1967.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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