US Bridges

US95 SB Off Ramp over Sand Creek

Good

Bonner County, Idaho · In Sandpoint · Structure no. 000000000033705

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
514 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US95 SB Off Ramp over Sand Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US95 SB Off Ramp over 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,500 by 2039. The structure is 514 ft (156.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS95 SB Off Ramp
CrossesSand Creek
LocationIn Sandpoint
RouteU.S. Route 95
StateIdaho
Coordinates48.27158, -116.54469
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length514 ft (156.7 m)
Longest span279 ft (85 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2023)
Projected traffic10,500 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US95 SB Off Ramp over Sand Creek built?

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

What condition is US95 SB Off Ramp over Sand Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does US95 SB Off Ramp over Sand Creek carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US95 SB Off Ramp over Sand Creek?

The structure is 514 ft (156.7 m) long with a longest span of 279 ft (85 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US95 SB Off Ramp over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.