US Bridges

SH 200 over Bnrr;lake Pend Oreille

Fair

Bonner County, Idaho · At Hope Nwcl · Structure no. 000000000019050

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
1,318 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 200 over Bnrr;lake Pend Oreille is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying SH 200 over Bnrr;lake Pend Oreille in Bonner County, Idaho. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 62 years old, older 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 5 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2042. The structure is 1,318 ft (401.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 200
CrossesBnrr;lake Pend Oreille
LocationAt Hope Nwcl
RouteState Highway 200
CountyBonner County
StateIdaho
Coordinates48.25255, -116.31716
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 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 rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+10 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,318 ft (401.7 m)
Longest span184 ft (56.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2023)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$20.8 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 200 over Bnrr;lake Pend Oreille built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is SH 200 over Bnrr;lake Pend Oreille 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SH 200 over Bnrr;lake Pend Oreille carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 200 over Bnrr;lake Pend Oreille?

The structure is 1,318 ft (401.7 m) long with a longest span of 184 ft (56.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH 200 over Bnrr;lake Pend Oreille?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.