US Bridges

Rapid Lightning RD over Rapid Lightning Creek

Fair

Bonner County, Idaho · 3.3 S. 5.9 E. Samuels · Structure no. 000000000030210

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
280
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rapid Lightning RD over Rapid Lightning Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Rapid Lightning RD over Rapid Lightning Creek in Bonner County, Idaho. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Idaho average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 280 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesRapid Lightning RD
CrossesRapid Lightning Creek
Location3.3 S. 5.9 E. Samuels
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBonner County
StateIdaho
Coordinates48.38081, -116.35847
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2023)
Projected traffic420 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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$460,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rapid Lightning RD over Rapid Lightning Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rapid Lightning RD over Rapid Lightning Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Rapid Lightning RD over Rapid Lightning Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Rapid Lightning RD over Rapid Lightning Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rapid Lightning RD over Rapid Lightning Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.