US Bridges

SH 6 over Santa Creek(s.Emida Br)

Fair

Benewah County, Idaho · 0.2 S. Emida · Structure no. 000000000018840

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
910
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 6 over Santa Creek(s.Emida Br) is a concrete frame carrying SH 6 over Santa Creek(s.Emida Br) in Benewah County, Idaho. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 910 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,365 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 6
CrossesSanta Creek(s.Emida Br)
Location0.2 S. Emida
RouteState Highway 6
CountyBenewah County
StateIdaho
Coordinates47.11214, -116.60342
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic910 (2023)
Projected traffic1,365 by 2042
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$530,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 6 over Santa Creek(s.Emida Br) built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 6 over Santa Creek(s.Emida Br) 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 SH 6 over Santa Creek(s.Emida Br) carry?

About 910 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is SH 6 over Santa Creek(s.Emida Br)?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SH 6 over Santa Creek(s.Emida Br)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.