US Bridges

US 95 over US 95NB Off R;sand Creek

Fair

Bonner County, Idaho · In Sandpoint · Structure no. 000000000033700

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,037 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 95 over US 95NB Off R;sand Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 95 over US 95NB Off R;sand Creek in Bonner County, Idaho. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,750 by 2042. The structure is 1,037 ft (316.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 95
CrossesUS 95NB Off R;sand Creek
LocationIn Sandpoint
RouteU.S. Route 95
CountyBonner County
StateIdaho
Coordinates48.27042, -116.54319
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,037 ft (316.1 m)
Longest span266 ft (81.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2023)
Projected traffic18,750 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 95 over US 95NB Off R;sand Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 95 over US 95NB Off R;sand 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 95 over US 95NB Off R;sand Creek carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 95 over US 95NB Off R;sand Creek?

The structure is 1,037 ft (316.1 m) long with a longest span of 266 ft (81.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 95 over US 95NB Off R;sand Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.