US Bridges

US 2 over Priest River

Poor

Bonner County, Idaho · At Priest River Ecl · Structure no. 000000000010010

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
352 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 2 over Priest River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 2 over Priest River in Bonner County, Idaho. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Idaho average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,650 by 2042. The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 2
CrossesPriest River
LocationAt Priest River Ecl
RouteU.S. Route 2
CountyBonner County
StateIdaho
Coordinates48.18053, -116.89464
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length352 ft (107.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2023)
Projected traffic4,650 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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$5.9 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 2 over Priest River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 2 over Priest River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does US 2 over Priest River carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 2 over Priest River?

The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US 2 over Priest River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.