US Bridges

US 95 over Hangman Creek

Fair

Benewah County, Idaho · 1.1 S. Tensed · Structure no. 000000000018575

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 95 over Hangman Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 95 over Hangman 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 5 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 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 95
CrossesHangman Creek
Location1.1 S. Tensed
RouteU.S. Route 95
CountyBenewah County
StateIdaho
Coordinates47.14825, -116.90998
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 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 closed13 mi (21 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 95 over Hangman Creek built?

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

What condition is US 95 over Hangman 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 95 over Hangman Creek carry?

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

How long is US 95 over Hangman Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 95 over Hangman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.