US Bridges

Bottle Bay Road over Bike/Pedestrian UP

Good

Bonner County, Idaho · 2.5 S. 0.01 E. Sandpoint · Structure no. 000000000030118

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,800
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bottle Bay Road over Bike/Pedestrian UP is a steel culvert carrying Bottle Bay Road over Bike/Pedestrian UP in Bonner County, Idaho. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBottle Bay Road
CrossesBike/Pedestrian UP
Location2.5 S. 0.01 E. Sandpoint
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBonner County
StateIdaho
Coordinates48.23058, -116.54081
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2023)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bottle Bay Road over Bike/Pedestrian UP built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bottle Bay Road over Bike/Pedestrian UP 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Bottle Bay Road over Bike/Pedestrian UP carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Bottle Bay Road over Bike/Pedestrian UP?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Bottle Bay Road over Bike/Pedestrian UP?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.