US Bridges

US 95 over Bridge Street

Fair

Bonner County, Idaho · In Sandpoint · Structure no. 000000000033710

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 95 over Bridge Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 95 over Bridge Street 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 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 95
CrossesBridge Street
LocationIn Sandpoint
RouteU.S. Route 95
StateIdaho
Coordinates48.27386, -116.54511
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.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2023)
Projected traffic18,750 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 95 over Bridge Street built?

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

What condition is US 95 over Bridge Street 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 2022.

How much traffic does US 95 over Bridge Street carry?

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

How long is US 95 over Bridge Street?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns US 95 over Bridge Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.