US Bridges

Stc 5783;PENINSULA over Priest R.;mc Abee Falls

Fair

Bonner County, Idaho · 7.2N. 1.7E. Priest River · Structure no. 000000000020630

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
780
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stc 5783;PENINSULA over Priest R.;mc Abee Falls is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stc 5783;PENINSULA over Priest R.;mc Abee Falls in Bonner County, Idaho. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 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 780 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,170 by 2042. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesStc 5783;PENINSULA
CrossesPriest R.;mc Abee Falls
Location7.2N. 1.7E. Priest River
RouteCounty Highway 5783
CountyBonner County
StateIdaho
Coordinates48.28394, -116.87194
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic780 (2023)
Projected traffic1,170 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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$2.3 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Stc 5783;PENINSULA over Priest R.;mc Abee Falls built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stc 5783;PENINSULA over Priest R.;mc Abee Falls 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 2021.

How much traffic does Stc 5783;PENINSULA over Priest R.;mc Abee Falls carry?

About 780 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Stc 5783;PENINSULA over Priest R.;mc Abee Falls?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Stc 5783;PENINSULA over Priest R.;mc Abee Falls?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.