US Bridges

Sunny Side Road over Bnrr;kootenai Op

Fair

Bonner County, Idaho · 0.8 N. 4.4 E. Kootenai · Structure no. 000000000030241

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunny Side Road over Bnrr;kootenai Op is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Sunny Side Road over Bnrr;kootenai Op in Bonner County, Idaho. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2042. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSunny Side Road
CrossesBnrr;kootenai Op
Location0.8 N. 4.4 E. Kootenai
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBonner County
StateIdaho
Coordinates48.32461, -116.41792
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2023)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Sunny Side Road over Bnrr;kootenai Op built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sunny Side Road over Bnrr;kootenai Op 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Sunny Side Road over Bnrr;kootenai Op carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sunny Side Road over Bnrr;kootenai Op?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Sunny Side Road over Bnrr;kootenai Op?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.