East River Loop over N.Fk.East River
PoorPosted for loadBonner County, Idaho · 7.9 S. 0.9 E. Coolin · Structure no. 000000000030120
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 122 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
East River Loop over N.Fk.East River is a steel truss - thru carrying East River Loop over N.Fk.East River in Bonner County, Idaho. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was East River Loop over N.Fk.East River built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is East River Loop over N.Fk.East River 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 East River Loop over N.Fk.East River carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.
How long is East River Loop over N.Fk.East River?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns East River Loop over N.Fk.East River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.