US Bridges

Old Sam Owen Road over Thompson Park Bnrr Op

Good

Bonner County, Idaho · 5.3 N. 4.2 W. Clark Fork · Structure no. 000000000030186

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Sam Owen Road over Thompson Park Bnrr Op is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Sam Owen Road over Thompson Park Bnrr Op in Bonner County, Idaho. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 380 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2042. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Sam Owen Road
CrossesThompson Park Bnrr Op
Location5.3 N. 4.2 W. Clark Fork
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBonner County
StateIdaho
Coordinates48.22139, -116.26639
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2023)
Projected traffic570 by 2042
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Sam Owen Road over Thompson Park Bnrr Op built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Sam Owen Road over Thompson Park Bnrr Op 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 2024.

How much traffic does Old Sam Owen Road over Thompson Park Bnrr Op carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is Old Sam Owen Road over Thompson Park Bnrr Op?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Old Sam Owen Road over Thompson Park Bnrr Op?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.