US Bridges

Great Escape over Ski Trail

Fair

Bonner County, Idaho · 6.1N. 3.6 W. Sandpoint · Structure no. 000000000033570

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Great Escape over Ski Trail is a steel truss - thru carrying Great Escape over Ski Trail 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2039. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesGreat Escape
CrossesSki Trail
Location6.1N. 3.6 W. Sandpoint
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBonner County
StateIdaho
Coordinates48.36689, -116.624
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic225 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Great Escape over Ski Trail built?

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

What condition is Great Escape over Ski Trail 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Great Escape over Ski Trail carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Great Escape over Ski Trail?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Great Escape over Ski Trail?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.