US Bridges

US 95 over Pend Oreille R;sandpoint

Fair

Bonner County, Idaho · 1.0 S. Sandpoint · Structure no. 000000000018715

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
5,899 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 95 over Pend Oreille R;sandpoint is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 95 over Pend Oreille R;sandpoint in Bonner County, Idaho. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 18,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,750 by 2042. The structure is 5,899 ft (1,798 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 95
CrossesPend Oreille R;sandpoint
Location1.0 S. Sandpoint
RouteU.S. Route 95
CountyBonner County
StateIdaho
Coordinates48.24058, -116.53917
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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+179 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length5,899 ft (1,798 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,500 (2023)
Projected traffic27,750 by 2042
Trucks8%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$70.1 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 95 over Pend Oreille R;sandpoint built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 95 over Pend Oreille R;sandpoint 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 95 over Pend Oreille R;sandpoint carry?

About 18,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 95 over Pend Oreille R;sandpoint?

The structure is 5,899 ft (1,798 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 95 over Pend Oreille R;sandpoint?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.