US Bridges

S5786;COLBURN Culv over Grouse Creek

Poor

Bonner County, Idaho · 5.0 E. Colburn · Structure no. 000000000020645

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
870
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S5786;COLBURN Culv over Grouse Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S5786;COLBURN Culv over Grouse Creek in Bonner County, Idaho. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older than the Idaho average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 870 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,305 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesS5786;COLBURN Culv
CrossesGrouse Creek
Location5.0 E. Colburn
RouteCounty Highway 5786
StateIdaho
Coordinates48.40721, -116.43755
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic870 (2023)
Projected traffic1,305 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$758,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S5786;COLBURN Culv over Grouse Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is S5786;COLBURN Culv over Grouse Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does S5786;COLBURN Culv over Grouse Creek carry?

About 870 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is S5786;COLBURN Culv over Grouse Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns S5786;COLBURN Culv over Grouse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.