Waddell Road over Benewah Creek
GoodBenewah County, Idaho · 3.2 N. 3.0 E. Benewah · Structure no. 000000000030021
- Built
- 2022
- 3 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Waddell Road over Benewah Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Waddell Road over Benewah Creek in Benewah County, Idaho. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Waddell Road over Benewah Creek built?
It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.
What condition is Waddell Road over Benewah Creek 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Waddell Road over Benewah Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.
How long is Waddell Road over Benewah Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Waddell Road over Benewah Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.