US Bridges

Stc 5770;WISCONSIN over Pend Oreille River

Fair

Bonner County, Idaho · Preist River Scl · Structure no. 000000000020615

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,089 ft
33 main spans
Daily traffic
5,300
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stc 5770;WISCONSIN over Pend Oreille River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stc 5770;WISCONSIN over Pend Oreille River in Bonner County, Idaho. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 69 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,950 by 2042. The structure is 1,089 ft (331.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesStc 5770;WISCONSIN
CrossesPend Oreille River
LocationPreist River Scl
RouteCounty Highway 5770
StateIdaho
Coordinates48.17459, -116.90913
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans33
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,089 ft (331.9 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2023)
Projected traffic7,950 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$14.3 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Stc 5770;WISCONSIN over Pend Oreille River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Stc 5770;WISCONSIN over Pend Oreille River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Stc 5770;WISCONSIN over Pend Oreille River carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Stc 5770;WISCONSIN over Pend Oreille River?

The structure is 1,089 ft (331.9 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Stc 5770;WISCONSIN over Pend Oreille River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.