US Bridges

S7895;SCHWEITZER over Sand Creek

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Bonner County, Idaho · 2.3 N. 0.2 W. Sandpoint · Structure no. 000000000030151

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,500
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S7895;SCHWEITZER over Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S7895;SCHWEITZER over Sand Creek in Bonner County, Idaho. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,250 by 2042. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesS7895;SCHWEITZER
CrossesSand Creek
Location2.3 N. 0.2 W. Sandpoint
RouteCity Street 7895
CountyBonner County
StateIdaho
Coordinates48.30917, -116.55064
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2023)
Projected traffic17,250 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S7895;SCHWEITZER over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is S7895;SCHWEITZER over Sand Creek 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does S7895;SCHWEITZER over Sand Creek carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S7895;SCHWEITZER over Sand Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns S7895;SCHWEITZER over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.