US Bridges

SH 6 over Santa Creek; N. Emida Br

Good

Benewah County, Idaho · 2.2 N. 2.7 E. Emida · Structure no. 000000000018856

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
910
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 6 over Santa Creek; N. Emida Br is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 6 over Santa Creek; N. Emida Br in Benewah County, Idaho. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Idaho average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 910 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,365 by 2042. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 6
CrossesSanta Creek; N. Emida Br
Location2.2 N. 2.7 E. Emida
RouteState Highway 6
CountyBenewah County
StateIdaho
Coordinates47.14986, -116.53786
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 6 over Santa Creek; N. Emida Br built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 6 over Santa Creek; N. Emida Br in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does SH 6 over Santa Creek; N. Emida Br carry?

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

How long is SH 6 over Santa Creek; N. Emida Br?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 6 over Santa Creek; N. Emida Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.