US Bridges

US 95 over Pack River;n Colburn Br.

Good

Bonner County, Idaho · 2.2 N. Colburn · Structure no. 000000000018740

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
152 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 95 over Pack River;n Colburn Br. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 95 over Pack River;n Colburn Br. 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,300 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,950 by 2042. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS 95
CrossesPack River;n Colburn Br.
Location2.2 N. Colburn
RouteU.S. Route 95
StateIdaho
Coordinates48.41978, -116.50233
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,300 (2023)
Projected traffic13,950 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$2 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 95 over Pack River;n Colburn Br. built?

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

What condition is US 95 over Pack River;n Colburn Br. 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 95 over Pack River;n Colburn Br. carry?

About 9,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 95 over Pack River;n Colburn Br.?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 95 over Pack River;n Colburn Br.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.