US Bridges

US 95 over Sheep Creek

Fair

Benewah County, Idaho · 3.5 S. Tensed · Structure no. 000000000018570

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 95 over Sheep Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 95 over Sheep Creek in Benewah County, Idaho. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,250 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 95
CrossesSheep Creek
Location3.5 S. Tensed
RouteU.S. Route 95
CountyBenewah County
StateIdaho
Coordinates47.12369, -116.87378
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2023)
Projected traffic5,250 by 2042
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed70.2 mi (113 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$991,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 95 over Sheep Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 95 over Sheep 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 95 over Sheep Creek carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 95 over Sheep Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 95 over Sheep Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.