US Bridges

E Shore Road over Hunt Creek

Poor

Bonner County, Idaho · 4.3 S. 5.4 E. Nordman · Structure no. 000000000030245

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
430
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Shore Road over Hunt Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying E Shore Road over Hunt Creek in Bonner County, Idaho. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 50 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.

It carries about 430 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 645 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesE Shore Road
CrossesHunt Creek
Location4.3 S. 5.4 E. Nordman
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates48.56639, -116.82646
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2023)
Projected traffic645 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$319,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Shore Road over Hunt Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is E Shore Road over Hunt Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does E Shore Road over Hunt Creek carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is E Shore Road over Hunt Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns E Shore Road over Hunt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.