US Bridges

US 95 over Cocolalla Creek

Good

Bonner County, Idaho · 1.6 N. Careywood · Structure no. 000000000018701

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 95 over Cocolalla Creek is a concrete frame carrying US 95 over Cocolalla Creek in Bonner County, Idaho. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,250 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesUS 95
CrossesCocolalla Creek
Location1.6 N. Careywood
RouteU.S. Route 95
StateIdaho
Coordinates48.06428, -116.63958
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width115 ft (35.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2023)
Projected traffic17,250 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 95 over Cocolalla Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 95 over Cocolalla 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 95 over Cocolalla Creek carry?

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

How long is US 95 over Cocolalla Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns US 95 over Cocolalla Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.