US Bridges

US 2 over Pend Oreille R;oldtown B

Fair

Bonner County, Idaho · 0.1 E. Jct. 41;IN Oldtown · Structure no. 000000000010000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,237 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
11,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 2 over Pend Oreille R;oldtown B is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 2 over Pend Oreille R;oldtown B in Bonner County, Idaho. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,250 by 2042. The structure is 1,237 ft (377 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 2
CrossesPend Oreille R;oldtown B
Location0.1 E. Jct. 41;IN Oldtown
RouteU.S. Route 2
CountyBonner County
StateIdaho
Coordinates48.18419, -117.03683
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,237 ft (377 m)
Longest span190 ft (57.9 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width59 ft (17.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2023)
Projected traffic17,250 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$19 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 2 over Pend Oreille R;oldtown B built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 2 over Pend Oreille R;oldtown B 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 2 over Pend Oreille R;oldtown B carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 2 over Pend Oreille R;oldtown B?

The structure is 1,237 ft (377 m) long with a longest span of 190 ft (57.9 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns US 2 over Pend Oreille R;oldtown B?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.