US Bridges

SH 5 over Smrr;uprr;plummer Crk

Fair

Benewah County, Idaho · In Plummer · Structure no. 000000000010176

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
521 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 5 over Smrr;uprr;plummer Crk is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying SH 5 over Smrr;uprr;plummer Crk in Benewah County, Idaho. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,900 by 2042. The structure is 521 ft (158.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 5
CrossesSmrr;uprr;plummer Crk
LocationIn Plummer
RouteState Highway 5
CountyBenewah County
StateIdaho
Coordinates47.33528, -116.87939
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length521 ft (158.8 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2023)
Projected traffic3,900 by 2042
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 5 over Smrr;uprr;plummer Crk built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 5 over Smrr;uprr;plummer Crk 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does SH 5 over Smrr;uprr;plummer Crk carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SH 5 over Smrr;uprr;plummer Crk?

The structure is 521 ft (158.8 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SH 5 over Smrr;uprr;plummer Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.