Erickson RD over Benewah Creek
FairPosted for loadBenewah County, Idaho · 3.7 N. 3.1 E. Benewah · Structure no. 000000000037845
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 46 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Erickson RD over Benewah Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Erickson RD over Benewah Creek in Benewah County, Idaho. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Erickson RD over Benewah Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Erickson RD over Benewah 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Erickson RD over Benewah Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.
How long is Erickson RD over Benewah Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Erickson RD over Benewah Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.